New imaging for leg swelling conditions
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Genetic & congenital, Heart & circulation, Skin clinical trials.
This study uses a special imaging machine (MSOT) to look at different types of swelling in the legs, such as lipedema and lymphedema. It aims to help doctors better understand and tell these conditions apart.
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Who can take part
- You feel tenderness in your calves, behind your knees, or on the sides of your thighs.
- You bruise easily in the areas where you have swelling.
- Your body has uneven fat distribution with dents, and one side may be larger than the other.
- Your swelling gets worse as the day goes on, and it often feels tight or painful.
- You've tried treatments or weight loss but they haven't helped much.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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