Lipedema study reveals hidden hurdles to staying active
NCT ID NCT07458932
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed study looked at how lipedema impacts exercise habits and physical activity in women. Researchers compared 119 women with lipedema to healthy women of similar age and background. They used questionnaires to measure activity levels, exercise stages, and perceived barriers like fatigue or body image concerns. The goal was to better understand the unique challenges women with lipedema face when trying to be active.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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119 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Dec 2025
- Finished
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Mar 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Women living in Ankara, Türkiye, who have been diagnosed with lipedema
- Ages
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * being between 18 and 65 years of age. Exclusion Criteria: * having a diagnosis of cardiovascular, pulmonary, orthopedic, neurological, or cancer * having a body mass index \>35 kg/m2 * having undergone surgery that limited physical activity within the last 6 months.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Gazi University Faculty of Health Sciences
Ankara, 06490, Turkey (Türkiye)
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