Status:

RECRUITING

Proof of Concept, Randomized, and Crossover Study, to Assess the Effectiveness of Two Types of Compression Garments in Lipedema

Lead Sponsor:

Isabel Forner-Cordero, MD, PhD

Collaborating Sponsors:

Hospital Provincial de Castellon

Hospital Arnau de Vilanova

Conditions:

Lipedema

Eligibility:

FEMALE

18-70 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

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 ...

Detailed Description

Lipedema, described by Allen and Hines in 1940, is a syndrome characterized by painful edema in the lower limbs associated with a frequent occurrence of bruises. It mainly affects women and is usually...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • 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 months.
  • Adequate compliance with compression garments (worn during the day, except during personal hygiene and water-related activities).
  • Written informed consent to participate.

Exclusion

  • Lipedema with fatty lobulations.
  • Body Mass Index (BMI) ≥ 30 kg/m2.
  • Waist-to-Height Ratio \> 0.53.
  • Pregnancy.
  • Renal, hepatic, or cardiac insufficiency.
  • Thrombosis in the lower extremities.
  • Infection in the lower extremities.
  • Active oncological process.
  • Current treatment with corticosteroids and other medications that promote fluid retention.
  • Inability to read the Patient Information Form (HIP) and/or provide consent to participate in the study.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

May 8 2024

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

July 1 2026

Estimated Enrollment :

34 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06964828

Start Date

May 8 2024

End Date

July 1 2026

Last Update

May 14 2025

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Hospital Universitari i Politecnic La Fe

Valencia, Valencia, Spain, 46026