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Turkish Validation of the Rapprich Lipedema Symptomatic Assessment Questionnaire
Sponsor: Marmara University
Summary
Lipedema is a chronic disease characterized by abnormal fat accumulation, primarily in the lower extremities, affecting women. This study aims to evaluate the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Rapprich Lipedema Symptomatic Assessment Questionnaire, which was originally developed by Rapprich et al. in 2010. Since a validated Turkish version is currently unavailable, this research will provide a standardized tool for clinicians to assess symptomatic severity in Turkish-speaking lipedema patients.
Official title: Turkish Validity and Reliability of the Rapprich Lipedema Symptomatic Assessment Questionnaire
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - 75 Years
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
180
Start Date
2026-07-17
Completion Date
2027-03-15
Last Updated
2026-07-24
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Questionnaires
Turkish version of Rapprich Lipedema Symptomatic Assessment Questionnaire: A 15-item scale used to evaluate the severity of lipedema symptoms (such as pain, tension, tenderness, bruising, and heaviness) on a 0-10 point rating scale. Short Form-36 (SF-36) Health Survey: A widely used, validated scale to assess the general health status and quality of life across eight sub-dimensions, used in this study for criterion validity
Physical Examination and Functional Testing
* Anthropometric and Vital Measurements: Recording of demographic data (age, height, weight, BMI), as well as arterial blood pressure and pulse rate. * Lipedema-Specific Assessment: Clinical determination of the lipedema stage (Stages I-III) and type (Types I-V). * Morphometric Measurements: Measurement of waist and hip circumferences (for waist-to-hip ratio) and actual leg length. * Lower Extremity Volume Calculation: Circular circumference measurements taken at 4 cm intervals starting from the ankle to calculate the total volume of both lower extremities. * 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT): A functional test to evaluate the total walking distance and heart rate response, assessing the patient's functional capacity.
Locations (2)
Sultan 2. Abdülhamid Han Training and Research Hospital, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic, Istanbul, Turkey.
Istanbul, Kadıköy, Turkey (Türkiye)
Marmara University Pendik Training and Research Hospital, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department, Istanbul, Turkey.
Istanbul, Pendik, Turkey (Türkiye)