Pain and sound sensitivity in women with lipedema
Part of Pain, Skin clinical trials.
This study looks at pain, unusual sensitivity to sound (misophonia), and how the nervous system processes pain in women with lipedema. It aims to see if these factors are linked, which might help improve care.
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Who can take part
- You are female and between 18 and 65 years old.
- You either have a formal diagnosis of lipedema (a fat distribution disorder causing pain) or you do not, depending on which group you join.
- You must not have lymphedema (swelling from lymph system issues).
- You must not have had major surgery, a serious injury, or a serious illness in the last 6 months.
- You must not be pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You must not have a psychiatric condition such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, or a neurological condition like epilepsy or stroke.
- You must not have a hearing disorder or be currently using certain psychiatric medications.
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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