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Buoyancy vs. gravity: which exercise wins for lipedema relief?

NCT ID NCT07756463

Symptom relief Sponsor: Cairo University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 10, 2026 · Last updated Aug 12, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This trial tests whether exercising in a pool or on land offers greater relief for women with lipedema, a condition causing painful fat buildup in the legs. Sixty women with moderate-to-severe lipedema will be split into three groups: supervised aquatic workouts, land-based training, or usual care. Over 12 weeks, researchers will measure walking endurance, pain, tissue composition, and overall well-being to see if structured exercise—especially in water—outperforms routine monitoring.

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Active substance
aquatic therapy and land-based exercise
What this could lead to
If water-based exercise proves superior, it could offer a more effective, comfortable way for women with lipedema to improve mobility and reduce symptoms.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial, and results may not apply to all lipedema patients. Exercise may not significantly change tissue composition or fluid levels, and some women may find it difficult to adhere.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 60 people

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Expected to start

Aug 2026

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Expected to finish

Oct 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

35 to 45 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Women diagnosed with lipedema for at least five years * Had stage 2 or 3 and type 2 or 3 disease * Had a body mass index of ≥25 and \<40 kg/m² * Able to walk independently, with or without their usual assistive device * Had received medical clearance to participate in moderate-intensity aquatic and land-based exercise * Able to understand the study procedures and provide written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Had clinically significant lymphedema, uncontrolled chronic venous insufficiency, acute thrombosis, or another major cause of lower-limb edema * Had open wounds, active skin infection, fever, or another infectious condition incompatible with pool use * Had uncontrolled cardiovascular, metabolic, respiratory, or neurological disorder that could compromise exercise safety; a cardiac pacemaker or congestive heart failure; pregnancy; active cancer or ongoing chemotherapy, immunotherapy, or radiotherapy * Had history of bariatric surgery, recent major surgery, or liposuction; current use of weight-loss medication * Had current participation in structured aquatic or lower-limb exercise exceeding the protocol-defined threshold; or severe fear of water or inability to enter and exit the pool safely.

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Conditions

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Lipedema

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Lipedema

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