Compression Garments for Lipedema Treatment
Proof of Concept, Randomized, and Crossover Study, to Assess the Effectiveness of Two Types of Compression Garments in Lipedema
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Lipedema
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 70
- Sex
- Female
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 34 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Isabel Forner-Cordero, MD, PhD · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for people with lipedema to see how well two types of compression garments work for managing their condition. Participants will wear either circular or flat-knit pantyhose daily for 6 months and then switch to the other type for another 6 months.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I have been diagnosed with lipedema.
- I have lipedema type III stages 1 or 2.
- I don't have pitting in my legs.
- I have been using a class II circular-knitted compression garment for at least 6 months.
- I wear my compression garments each day, except when bathing or swimming.
- I agree to participate in the study by signing a consent form.
You may not be able to join if
- I have lipedema with fatty lobulations.
- My Body Mass Index (BMI) is 30 or higher.
- My Waist-to-Height Ratio is greater than 0.53.
- I am pregnant.
- I have kidney, liver, or heart problems.
- I have had blood clots in my legs.
- I have an infection in my legs.
- I currently have cancer.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
The goal of this prospective randomized crossover experimental study is to assess the effectiveness and tolerance of circular and flat fabric garments in stabilizing lower-limb volume in lipedema. It will assess the effectiveness of the garments and determine any differences between both types of hosiery currently used in routine clinical practice. Participants will be prescribed either circular o…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Clinical diagnosis of lipedema: increased lowe-limb volume, disproportion between upper and lower body, and pain.
* Lipedema type III stages 1 or 2.
* Negative pitting sign.
* In maintenance treatment phase with a class II circular-knitted compression garment for at least 6 mo…
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