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Efficacy of Complex Decongestive Therapy, Exercise and Diet in Women With Lipedema

28 luglio 2026 aggiornato da: Nilay Sahin, Balikesir University

Efficacy of Complex Decongestive Therapy, Exercise, and Nutritional Interventions in Women Diagnosed With Lipedema: A Prospective, Single-Blind, Randomized Controlled Trial

The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of standard physical therapy methods (Complex Decongestive Therapy, Pneumatic Compression, and Exercise) combined with two different nutritional approaches (personalized anti-inflammatory diet vs. standard healthy nutrition education) in women diagnosed with lower extremity lipedema.

Panoramica dello studio

Stato

Non ancora reclutamento

Condizioni

Intervento / Trattamento

Descrizione dettagliata

This single-center, prospective, single-blind, randomized controlled trial will include 75 female participants aged 18-65 with Stage I, II, or III lipedema. Participants will receive either a personalized anti-inflammatory diet or standard nutrition education, alongside a standard 12-week physical therapy protocol. Evaluations will be conducted at baseline, 4th, 8th, and 12th weeks to measure changes in lower extremity circumference/volume, body composition, ultrasonographic tissue characteristics, functional capacity (6MWT), pain severity (VAS), and quality of life.

Tipo di studio

Interventistico

Iscrizione (Stimato)

75

Fase

  • Non applicabile

Contatti e Sedi

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Contatto studio

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Luoghi di studio

      • Balıkesir, Turchia (Türkiye), 10145
        • Balikesir University Faculty of Medicine Hospital
        • Contatto:
        • Contatto:
        • Investigatore principale:
          • Nilay Sahin, Prof. Dr.

Criteri di partecipazione

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Criteri di ammissibilità

Età idonea allo studio

  • Adulto
  • Adulto più anziano

Accetta volontari sani

No

Descrizione

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Female, aged 18 to 65 years.
  • Clinical and physical examination confirming Stage I, II, or III lipedema.
  • Body Mass Index (BMI) < 45 kg/m^2.
  • Ability to walk without restriction.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Presence of active malignancy.
  • Decompensated heart failure.
  • Significant lower extremity peripheral artery disease.
  • Acute deep vein thrombosis or active thromboembolism.
  • Pregnancy.
  • Significant sensory loss or severe neuropathy in the lower extremities.
  • History of lower extremity liposuction within the last 12 months.
  • Active severe infection (e.g., cellulitis).
  • Other severe systemic diseases deemed unsafe for the study by researchers.
  • Severe non-compliance with the study protocol (e.g., missing >30% of planned sessions) or participant requesting withdrawal.

Piano di studio

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Come è strutturato lo studio?

Dettagli di progettazione

  • Scopo principale: Trattamento
  • Assegnazione: Randomizzato
  • Modello interventistico: Assegnazione parallela
  • Mascheramento: Separare

Armi e interventi

Gruppo di partecipanti / Arm
Intervento / Trattamento
Sperimentale: Anti-inflammatory Diet + Physical Therapy
Participants in this arm will receive a personalized anti-inflammatory diet plan formulated by the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation clinic, in addition to a standard 12-week physical therapy protocol (Complex Decongestive Therapy, Intermittent Pneumatic Compression, and exercise).
A personalized anti-inflammatory diet plan formulated by the clinic, combined with a 12-week standard physical therapy protocol. The physical therapy includes compression garments (CCL2), Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD), Intermittent Pneumatic Compression (IPC), and an exercise program.
Comparatore attivo: Standard Diet + Physical Therapy
Participants in this arm will receive standard healthy nutrition education, in addition to a standard 12-week physical therapy protocol (Complex Decongestive Therapy, Intermittent Pneumatic Compression, and exercise).
Standard healthy nutrition education, combined with a 12-week standard physical therapy protocol. The physical therapy includes compression garments (CCL2), Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD), Intermittent Pneumatic Compression (IPC), and an exercise program.

Cosa sta misurando lo studio?

Misure di risultato primarie

Misura del risultato
Misura Descrizione
Lasso di tempo
Change in Lower Extremity Circumference
Lasso di tempo: Baseline, Week 6, and Week 12
Lower extremity circumferences will be measured in centimeters (cm) using a standardized tape measure at predefined anatomical landmarks, including the foot dorsum, ankle, and at 10-cm intervals proximally below the knee, as well as at the thigh. Change in lower extremity circumference from baseline will be evaluated within and between study groups.
Baseline, Week 6, and Week 12

Misure di risultato secondarie

Misura del risultato
Misura Descrizione
Lasso di tempo
Change in Body Weight
Lasso di tempo: Baseline, Week 6, and Week 12
Body weight (kg) measured at each assessment visit using standardized equipment. Change from baseline will be evaluated.
Baseline, Week 6, and Week 12
Change in Subcutaneous tissue thickness (mm)
Lasso di tempo: Baseline, Week 6, and Week 12
Subcutaneous tissue thickness (mm) will be assessed via ultrasound at standardized anatomical landmarks (anterior thigh, inferomedial knee, lateral leg, pre-tibial, medial malleolus, and umbilical region). Both parameters are measured directly in millimeters (mm). Change from baseline will be evaluated.
Baseline, Week 6, and Week 12
Change in Dermis thickness (mm)
Lasso di tempo: Baseline, Week 6, and Week 12
Dermis thickness (mm) will be assessed via ultrasound at standardized anatomical landmarks (anterior thigh, inferomedial knee, lateral leg, pre-tibial, medial malleolus, and umbilical region). Both parameters are measured directly in millimeters (mm). Change from baseline will be evaluated.
Baseline, Week 6, and Week 12
Change in Fibrous Septa Prominence
Lasso di tempo: Baseline, Week 6, and Week 12
The prominence of fibrous septa within the subcutaneous tissue will be assessed by ultrasound at predefined lower-extremity anatomical landmarks using a visual scoring system ranging from 0 to 3. Higher scores indicate greater fibrotic septal prominence. Change from baseline will be evaluated.
Baseline, Week 6, and Week 12
Change in Subcutaneous Fat Tissue Echogenicity
Lasso di tempo: Baseline, Week 6, and Week 12
Subcutaneous fat tissue echogenicity will be assessed by ultrasound at predefined lower-extremity anatomical landmarks using a visual scoring system ranging from 0 to 3. Higher scores indicate greater echogenicity. Change from baseline will be evaluated.
Baseline, Week 6, and Week 12
Change in Rectus Femoris Muscle Thickness
Lasso di tempo: Baseline, Week 6, and Week 12
Rectus femoris muscle thickness will be measured by ultrasound in millimeters (mm) at a standardized anatomical site. Change from baseline will be evaluated.
Baseline, Week 6, and Week 12
Change in Rectus Femoris Muscle Echogenicity
Lasso di tempo: Baseline, Week 6, and Week 12
Rectus femoris muscle echogenicity will be assessed by ultrasound at a standardized anatomical site using a visual grading scale from Grade 1 to Grade 3. Higher grades indicate greater muscle echogenicity. Change from baseline will be evaluated.
Baseline, Week 6, and Week 12
Change in Abdominal Subcutaneous Adipose Tissue Thickness
Lasso di tempo: Baseline, Week 6, and Week 12
Abdominal subcutaneous adipose tissue thickness will be measured by ultrasound in millimeters (mm) at locations 5 cm above and 5 cm below the umbilicus. The mean of these two measurements will be used for analysis. Change from baseline will be evaluated.
Baseline, Week 6, and Week 12
Change in Functional Capacity
Lasso di tempo: Baseline, Week 6, and Week 12
Assessment of submaximal exercise capacity using the 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT). The total distance walked in 6 minutes will be recorded in meters (m). A higher score indicates better functional capacity.
Baseline, Week 6, and Week 12
Change in Pain Severity
Lasso di tempo: Baseline, Week 6, and Week 12
Evaluation of leg pain intensity using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Scale range: 0 (no pain) to 10 (unbearable pain); lower scores indicate better outcome. Change from baseline will be evaluated.
Baseline, Week 6, and Week 12
Change in Patient Benefit Index-Lymphedema (PBI-L) Score
Lasso di tempo: Baseline, Week 6, and Week 12
The Patient Benefit Index-Lymphedema (PBI-L) is a patient-reported outcome measure used to assess the perceived benefit of treatment in individuals with lymphedema. It includes 23 items addressing treatment goals and the extent to which these goals have been achieved. Scores range from 0 to 4, with higher scores indicating greater patient-perceived treatment benefit. Change from baseline to the specified follow-up time point will be evaluated.
Baseline, Week 6, and Week 12
Change in LYMQOL-Leg Score
Lasso di tempo: Baseline, Week 6, and Week 12
The LYMQOL-Leg is an 18-item, lymphedema-specific quality-of-life questionnaire for patients with lower-limb lymphedema. It assesses the impact of lymphedema across relevant quality-of-life domains. Domain scores range from 1 to 4, with lower scores indicating a better outcome and less lymphedema-related impairment. Change from baseline to the specified follow-up time point will be assessed.
Baseline, Week 6, and Week 12
Change in SF-12 Physical Component Summary Score
Lasso di tempo: Baseline, Week 6, and Week 12
The 12-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-12) Physical Component Summary (PCS) score assesses physical health status, including physical functioning, role limitations due to physical health, bodily pain, and general health perceptions. Scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating better physical health status. Change from baseline to the specified follow-up time point will be analyzed.
Baseline, Week 6, and Week 12
Change in SF-12 Mental Component Summary Score
Lasso di tempo: Baseline, Week 6, and Week 12
The SF-12 Mental Component Summary (MCS) score assesses mental health status, including psychological well-being, emotional role functioning, social functioning, and vitality. Scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating better mental health status. Change from baseline to the specified follow-up time point will be evaluated.
Baseline, Week 6, and Week 12
Change in Beck Depression Inventory Score
Lasso di tempo: Baseline, Week 6, and Week 12
The Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) is a 21-item self-report questionnaire used to assess the severity of depressive symptoms. Total scores range from 0 to 63, with lower scores indicating fewer depressive symptoms. Change from baseline to the specified follow-up time point will be assessed, with a decrease in score indicating improvement.
Baseline, Week 6, and Week 12

Collaboratori e investigatori

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Sponsor

Investigatori

  • Investigatore principale: Nilay Sahin, Prof. Dr., Balikesir University

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Inizio studio (Stimato)

1 agosto 2026

Completamento primario (Stimato)

15 dicembre 2027

Completamento dello studio (Stimato)

15 dicembre 2027

Date di iscrizione allo studio

Primo inviato

11 aprile 2026

Primo inviato che soddisfa i criteri di controllo qualità

21 giugno 2026

Primo Inserito (Effettivo)

25 giugno 2026

Aggiornamenti dei record di studio

Ultimo aggiornamento pubblicato (Effettivo)

29 luglio 2026

Ultimo aggiornamento inviato che soddisfa i criteri QC

28 luglio 2026

Ultimo verificato

1 luglio 2026

Maggiori informazioni

Termini relativi a questo studio

Altri numeri di identificazione dello studio

  • Lipedema_75T253G

Piano per i dati dei singoli partecipanti (IPD)

Hai intenzione di condividere i dati dei singoli partecipanti (IPD)?

NO

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Studia un prodotto farmaceutico regolamentato dalla FDA degli Stati Uniti

No

Studia un dispositivo regolamentato dalla FDA degli Stati Uniti

No

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