Effects of exercise on patients with lipedema
Effects of Exercise on Edema, Pain, Exercise Capacity, Lower Extremity Muscle Strength and Function in Patients with Lipedema
This study is testing how exercise can help people with lipedema feel better by reducing swelling, managing pain, and improving their strength and ability to exercise.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 20 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Gazi University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Ankara, Emek) |
| Trial ID | NCT06811961 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates how exercise impacts patients diagnosed with lipedema, a condition characterized by disproportionate swelling in the lower and upper extremities. The research focuses on various outcomes including edema reduction, pain management, exercise capacity, and muscle strength. Patients will undergo assessments using specialized devices to measure body composition, local tissue water percentage, and pain intensity. The goal is to determine the effectiveness of exercise as a treatment approach for improving the quality of life in lipedema patients.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are women diagnosed with lipedema at stages 1, 2, or 3.
Not a fit: Patients with severe cardiopulmonary, rheumatic, or neurological conditions that hinder their ability to exercise may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a non-invasive treatment option to improve symptoms and quality of life for patients with lipedema.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited research specifically on exercise for lipedema, similar studies on exercise interventions for chronic conditions have shown positive outcomes.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Having a diagnosis of Lipedema, * Patients with Lipedema stage 1,2 and 3 Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals with cardiopulmonary, rheumatic or neurological diagnoses that have symptoms severe enough to prevent participation in exercise, * History of cancer, surgery or trauma that may affect the circulatory system, * History of liposuction or orthopedic surgery within the last year, * Individuals who cannot mobilize independently.
Where this trial is running
Ankara, Emek
- Gazi University Faculty of Health Sciences — Ankara, Emek, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Elif Sakizli Erdal, Doctor of Philosophy
- Email: sakizlielif@gmail.com
- Phone: + 90 506 436 6991
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.