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New trial tests diet and therapy combo for painful lipedema legs

NCT ID NCT07667270

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

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 30, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether adding a personalized anti-inflammatory diet to standard physical therapy (compression, massage, and exercise) reduces leg swelling and improves quality of life in women with lipedema. 75 women aged 18-65 with stage I-III lipedema will be randomly assigned to one of two diet approaches. The trial is not yet recruiting and aims to find better symptom management, not a cure.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Anti-inflammatory diet and physical therapy (compression garments, manual lymphatic drainage, pneumatic compression, exercise)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a better way to manage lipedema symptoms like leg swelling and discomfort.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 75 women, so results may not apply to everyone. The diet and therapy are supportive, not a cure.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 75 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Aug 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Dec 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Female, aged 18 to 65 years. * Clinical and physical examination confirming Stage I, II, or III lipedema. * Body Mass Index (BMI) \< 45 kg/m\^2. * Ability to walk without restriction. Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of active malignancy. * Decompensated heart failure. * Significant lower extremity peripheral artery disease. * Acute deep vein thrombosis or active thromboembolism. * Pregnancy. * Significant sensory loss or severe neuropathy in the lower extremities. * History of lower extremity liposuction within the last 12 months. * Active severe infection (e.g., cellulitis). * Other severe systemic diseases deemed unsafe for the study by researchers. * Severe non-compliance with the study protocol (e.g., missing \>30% of planned sessions) or participant requesting withdrawal.

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Conditions

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Lipedema Motor Activity

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Lipedema

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Contacts and locations

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  • Balikesir University Faculty of Medicine Hospital

    Balıkesir, 10145, Turkey (Türkiye)

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