Effects of exercise training on lipedema in women
Official title: The Effects of Endurance Training in Women With Lipedema
Run by Norwegian University of Science and Technology · NCT05488977 · Data updated 2026-05-14
This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.
This study is testing if an 8-week high-intensity exercise program can help women with lipedema feel better and manage their symptoms.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Norwegian University of Science and Technology Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Trondheim) |
| Trial ID | NCT05488977 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are women aged 18-65 who have been diagnosed with lipedema and can participate in supervised exercise training.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with ongoing eating disorders or orthopedic limitations that prevent them from engaging in exercise training may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study investigates the impact of an 8-week high-intensity interval training (HIIT) program on women diagnosed with lipedema, a condition characterized by painful fat accumulation in the limbs. Thirty participants aged 18-65 will be randomly assigned to either the exercise group or a control group. The exercise regimen consists of supervised sessions twice a week, focusing on intervals that elevate heart rates significantly. Data will be collected on participants' lipedema characteristics and their use of clinical aids throughout the study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a new, effective exercise-based intervention for managing lipedema symptoms and improving quality of life for affected women.
How similar studies have gone: While few studies have explored exercise training for lipedema, existing guidelines suggest that physical activity is beneficial, indicating potential for success in this approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: - can meet for supervised exercise training in Trondheim. Exclusion Criteria: * eating disorders and/or orthopedic limitations for exercise training
Where it's running
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Institute for Circulation and Medical Imaging, NTNU
Trondheim, Norway Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Anja Bye
- Email: anja.bye@ntnu.no
- Phone: +4793232057
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.