Lipedema's role in knee arthritis in women
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain, Skin clinical trials.
This study compares women with knee arthritis who do or don't have lipedema (a condition causing painful fat buildup, usually in the legs) to understand how lipedema affects knee joint health. Results may help doctors better treat knee arthritis in women with lipedema.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman aged 30–65
- You have been diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis (wear-and-tear arthritis in the knee) confirmed by imaging
- You have not had knee surgery in the past
- You have not received an injection into the knee joint in the past 6 months
- You do not have inflammatory arthritis, severe venous disease, or a history of cancer
- You are not pregnant and able to communicate clearly to participate in the study
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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