Evaluating muscle strength and function in women with lipedema
Official title: Muscle Strength, Muscle Endurance, Lower Extremity Function, Aerobic Capacity, Pressure Pain Threshold and Edema in Women with Lipedema: a Case-Control Study
Run by Gazi University · NCT06866847 · 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 how lipedema affects muscle strength and physical abilities in women by comparing them to healthy women.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Gazi University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Ankara) |
| Trial ID | NCT06866847 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are women aged 18 and older who have been diagnosed with lipedema.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with cardiovascular, orthopedic, or neurological issues that could affect their physical capacity 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 observational study aims to assess various physical parameters in women diagnosed with lipedema, a condition characterized by painful, disproportionate fat distribution in the extremities. The study will compare muscle strength, endurance, lower extremity function, aerobic capacity, pressure pain threshold, and edema between women with lipedema and a control group of healthy women. Participants will undergo specific tests to measure these parameters, providing valuable insights into the impact of lipedema on physical capabilities. The findings may help in understanding the condition better and guiding future interventions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the understanding of lipedema and lead to improved management strategies for affected patients.
How similar studies have gone: While there is limited research specifically on lipedema, similar studies on related conditions have shown promising results in understanding physical impairments.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Women over the age of 18 diagnosed with lipedema Exclusion Criteria: * Having cardiovascular, orthopedic and/or neurological problems that may affect physical capacity * Having diseases such as heart failure, kidney failure that may cause general or localized edema
Where it's running
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Gazi University Faculty of Health Sciences
Ankara, Turkey Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Miray Haspolat, Doctor of Philosophy
- Email: miraybalaman@gmail.com
- Phone: + 90 542 792 2639
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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.