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Investigation of Medial Longitudinal Arch and Foot Function in Patients With Lipedema
Led by Marmara University · Updated on 2026-01-02
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
12 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
Lipedema is a chronic adipose tissue disorder that commonly leads to joint laxity, hypermobility, and functional limitations, yet its impact on foot morphology has not been systematically examined. This case-control study aims to investigate whether patients with lipedema exhibit a higher prevalence of generalized joint hypermobility and foot structural abnormalities-specifically pes planus-compared with age- and BMI-matched controls. Using radiographic measurements (Meary angle and calcaneal inclination angle), clinical hypermobility assessment, and validated functional scales, the study seeks to determine the relationship between lipedema, hypermobility, and foot function.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Investigation of Medial Longitudinal Arch and Foot Function in Patients With Lipedema
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Female participants
- Age 18 years or older
- Able to read and write
- Availability of bilateral lateral foot radiographs obtained within the past 1 year
- Willing and able to provide written and verbal informed consent
- Clinical diagnosis of lipedema according to Halk and Damstra criteria (for lipedema group)
- Female patients with nonspecific foot pain and similar age and BMI as lipedema group (for control group)
You will not qualify if you...
- Pregnancy
- Illiteracy
- Inability or unwillingness to provide written and verbal informed consent
- History of lower extremity fracture, trauma, or orthopedic surgery
- Diagnosis of diabetes mellitus
- Known rheumatologic disease
- Known polyneuropathy or peripheral nerve injury affecting the lower extremities
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Marmara University Pendik Training and Research Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Research Team
G
Gökçenur Yalçın, M.D., PMR Specialist
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
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Primary Purpose
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Number of Arms
2
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