Turkish version of the Duke Activity Status Index in women with lipedema
Official title: Validity and Reliability Study of the Turkish Version of the Duke Activity Status Index in Patients With Lipedema
Run by Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa · NCT07803913 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether the Turkish Duke Activity Status Index accurately and consistently measures functional capacity in women with lipedema.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 34 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Istanbul, Eyupsultan) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | August 25, 2026 |
| Main results expected | October 20, 2026 |
| Study ends | October 30, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | September 10, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07803913 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Women aged 18 to 64 with a lipedema diagnosis who are not currently in a physiotherapy program and have no recent liposuction, diet changes, or weight fluctuations meeting the exclusion criteria.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with severe visual or cognitive impairment or significant comorbidities that affect mobility or the ability to complete the assessments may not benefit from this study’s outcomes.
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 evaluates the psychometric properties of the Turkish DASI in women with lipedema. It will assess test-retest reliability and internal consistency, and examine validity by comparing DASI scores with functional exercise capacity, lower-extremity function, and health-related quality of life. Participants will complete the DASI and undergo the 6-Minute Walk Test, LEFS, and SF-36, with the DASI repeated after seven days. The goal is to determine if the Turkish DASI is a valid, reliable tool for assessing functional capacity in this population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, clinicians will have a validated Turkish questionnaire to quickly gauge functional capacity in women with lipedema.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work in other populations supports the use of DASI for functional capacity; this study adapts and validates it for Turkish-speaking women with lipedema.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Female sex. * Aged 18 to \<65 years. * Diagnosis of lipedema. * No participation in a physiotherapy program within the previous 3 months. * No history of liposuction surgery. * Not currently following a weight-loss diet. * No change in body weight greater than 10% within the previous 6 months. * Willing to participate in the study and able to provide informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Severe visual or cognitive impairment. * Severe cardiovascular disease. * Musculoskeletal disorders or injuries affecting the lower extremities, including osteoarthritis, contracture, or osteoporosis, that may interfere with study assessments. * Skin conditions that may interfere with the assessments, such as pressure ulcers. * Uncontrolled endocrine disorders, including type 1 or type 2 diabetes mellitus or hypothyroidism. * Obesity secondary to endocrine disorders or medication-induced obesity. * Use of estrogen-progestin therapy within the previous 2 months. * Pregnancy or a positive pregnancy test. * Breastfeeding. * Concurrent participation in another clinical trial.
Where it's running
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Bezmialem Vakif University
Istanbul, Eyupsultan, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Merve SEVİNC GUNDUZ, MSc
- Email: mrvsevinccc@gmail.com
- Phone: +90 5312991841
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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.