Ultrasonographic Evaluation and Pedobarographic Correlation of Lower Extremity Muscles in Lipedema Patients
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Observational Study
Lipedema
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 65
- Sex
- Female
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 90 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Marmara University · Other
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About This Trial
This study aims to investigate the relationship between lower extremity muscle/tendon characteristics and walking/balance functions in women with lipedema. Lipedema is a condition characterized by abnormal fat accumulation that can lead to walking difficulties and joint problems. We will use ultrasonography to measure muscle thickness and tendon structures, and a pedobarography system to analyze f…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Female patients aged 18-65 years and diagnosed with lipedema by a clinician.
* To agree to participate in the research.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Positivity of Stemmer's sign (inability to compress the skin between the proximal phalanges of the 2nd and 3rd fingers)
* Patients wi…
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