Evaluating muscle strength and function in women with lipedema
Muscle Strength, Muscle Endurance, Lower Extremity Function, Aerobic Capacity, Pressure Pain Threshold and Edema in Women with Lipedema: a Case-Control Study
Gazi University · NCT06866847
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 |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Gazi University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Ankara) |
| Trial ID | NCT06866847 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are women aged 18 and older who have been diagnosed with lipedema.
Not a fit: Patients with cardiovascular, orthopedic, or neurological issues that could affect their physical capacity may not benefit from this study.
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 performed: While there is limited research specifically on lipedema, similar studies on related conditions have shown promising results in understanding physical impairments.
Eligibility criteria
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 this trial is running
Ankara
- 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
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.