LIPEDEMA

Lipedema is a painful fat condition in women's legs. Liposuction can help, but recovery often involves swelling and pain. This study tested whether adding Endermologie—a gentle suction and rolling massage—to standard physiotherapy improves recovery. 88 women took part, comparing …

This study looked at whether a 7-month low-carb, high-fat (ketogenic) diet could improve symptoms and quality of life in 121 women with lipedema, a chronic fat tissue disorder causing painful leg swelling. Participants followed the diet and were monitored for changes in leg size,…

This study tested whether ozone therapy can reduce pain and tissue thickness in women with lipedema, a condition that causes painful fat buildup in the legs. 45 women received either local or systemic ozone treatments. The goal was to see if ozone's anti-inflammatory effects coul…

This study looked at 140 women to compare metabolic risk markers—like insulin resistance and cholesterol ratios—between those with lipedema and those with obesity. Researchers used existing blood test results to calculate these markers without any new treatments or interventions.…

This study created a biorepository (a collection of blood and tissue samples) to help researchers better understand lipedema, a painful fat disorder often mistaken for obesity. 60 women with and without lipedema provided samples and underwent tests like walking and grip strength …

This study looked at how fat cells grow in women with lipedema, a condition that causes painful fat buildup in the legs. Seventeen women drank heavy water so researchers could track new fat cell formation. The goal was to better understand what makes lipedema different from regul…

This study looked at 30 women—half with lipedema and half without—to understand how the condition affects muscle strength, endurance, leg function, aerobic fitness, pain sensitivity, and swelling. Researchers used simple tests like walking and sitting to measure differences. The …

This completed study looked at how lipedema affects exercise habits and physical activity in women. Researchers compared 119 women with and without lipedema, using questionnaires to measure activity levels, exercise behavior stages, and perceived barriers like fatigue or body ima…

This study tested a special ultrasound technique called shear wave elastography to see if it can measure tissue stiffness in women with lipedema, a painful fat disorder. Researchers compared 95 women with and without lipedema to find differences in leg and belly fat stiffness. Th…

This study looked at how the nervous system may become overly sensitive (central sensitization) in women with lipedema, a condition causing painful fat buildup in the legs. Researchers compared 60 women with lipedema to healthy controls, measuring pain, anxiety, depression, and p…