Clinical trial Recruiting at 28 sites Observational

Registry for patients with lipodystrophy

Official title: Osse Registry for Patients With Lipodystrophy Run by the European Consortium of Lipodystrophies (ECLip)

Run by University of Ulm · NCT03553420 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is creating a registry to track the health and progress of people with lipodystrophy so that researchers can better understand the condition and improve care.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
SexAll
Enrollment5000 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity of Ulm
Academic / other
Locations28 sites (Vienna and 27 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedDecember 16, 2017
Main results expectedJanuary 2068
Study endsJanuary 2068
Registry record updatedDecember 2, 2025
Trial IDNCT03553420 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this registry are individuals diagnosed with lipodystrophy.

Probably not a fit

Patients whose lipodystrophy is caused by anti-retroviral drugs may not benefit from this registry.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This registry aims to monitor the progression of lipodystrophy, a rare disease, by consolidating patient data across multiple locations. The European Consortium of Lipodystrophies (ECLip) has developed a web-based platform to facilitate data collection while ensuring data protection and sovereignty. Medical centers worldwide can participate by entering patient data after obtaining necessary permissions and consent. The registry will help improve research conditions and provide reliable information on the incidence and health status of lipodystrophy patients.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this registry could enhance understanding and management of lipodystrophy, leading to better patient care and treatment options.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have successfully utilized registries for rare diseases, indicating that this approach is promising.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* lipodystrophy

Exclusion Criteria:

* lipodystrophy due to anti-retroviral drugs

Where it's running

  • Medical University of Vienna
    Vienna, Austria
    Recruiting
  • Lille University
    Lille, France
    Recruiting
  • AP-HP Nord Université de Paris, Hôpital Universitaire Robert-Debré
    Paris, France
    Recruiting
  • Pierre et Marie Curie School of Medicine, Sorbonne University
    Paris, France
    Recruiting
  • Kinder-und Jugendkrankenhaus AUF DER BULT
    Hanover, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Department of Internal Medicine (Endocrinology and Nephrology), University of Leipzig
    Leipzig, Germany
    Recruiting
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  • Med. Klinik B für Gastroenterologie und Hepatologie, Universitätsklinikum Münster
    Münster, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Dept for Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, University of Ulm: Interdisciplinary obesity clinic
    Ulm, Germany
    Recruiting
  • National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
    Athens, Greece
    Recruiting
  • Second Department of Internal Medicine, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Attikon University Hospital
    Athens, Greece
    Recruiting
  • University of Szeged, Department of Internal Medicine
    Szeged, Hungary
    Recruiting
  • Endocrinology Unit, Department of Clinical and Medical science, S. Orsola-Malpighi Hospital , University of Bologna
    Bologna, Italy
    Recruiting
  • Policlinic University Hospital of Milan
    Milan, Italy
    Recruiting
  • Universita del piemonte Orientale
    Novara, Italy
    Recruiting
  • Palermo University
    Palermo, Italy
    Recruiting
  • Endocrine Unit of University Hospital of Pisa
    Pisa, Italy
    Recruiting
  • Tor Vergata University - Policlinico of Tor Vergata
    Roma, Italy
    Recruiting
  • Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam
    Amsterdam, Netherlands
    Recruiting
  • Abel Salazar Biomedical Sciences Institute - University of Porto
    Porto, Portugal
    Recruiting
  • C. I. Parhon National Institute of Endocrinology, Bucharest, Romania
    Bucharest, Romania
    Recruiting
  • Endocrinology Research Centre
    Moscow, Russia
    Recruiting
  • University Medical Center Ljubljana - Clinical Institute of Medical Genetics
    Ljubljana, Slovenia
    Recruiting
  • Santiago de Compostela University
    Santiago de Compostela, Spain
    Recruiting
  • Stoffwechselzentrum friendlydocs
    Sankt Gallen, Switzerland
    Recruiting
  • National Taiwan University Hospital
    Taipei, Taiwan
    Recruiting
  • Marmara University, Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes
    Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
    Recruiting
  • Dokuz Eylul University School of Medicine
    Izmir, Turkey (Türkiye)
    Recruiting
  • University of Cambridge Metabolic Research Laboratories
    Cambridge, United Kingdom
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
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