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Efficacy of Complex Decongestive Therapy, Exercise and Diet in Women With Lipedema
Sponsor: Balikesir University
Summary
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.
Official title: Efficacy of Complex Decongestive Therapy, Exercise, and Nutritional Interventions in Women Diagnosed With Lipedema: A Prospective, Single-Blind, Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
75
Start Date
2026-06-15
Completion Date
2027-12-15
Last Updated
2026-06-25
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Anti-inflammatory Diet and Physical Therapy
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.
Standard Diet and Physical Therapy
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.
Locations (1)
Balikesir University Faculty of Medicine Hospital
Balıkesir, Turkey (Türkiye)