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NCT03271034 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Effect of Weight Loss on Body Composition and Metabolic Function in Women With Lipedema
A NA study, sponsored by Washington University School of Medicine.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 19
- Enrollment target
NCT03271034 is a NA study that has completed, run by Washington University School of Medicine. The registered enrollment target is 19 participants.
The verdict
NCT03271034, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Washington University School of Medicine.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 19 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
Lipedema is a disorder characterized by massive, bilateral accumulation of fat below the waist and in the legs. Enlargement of the lower extremities is often accompanied by leg pain and accumulation of fluid. Little is known about the functional changes that lead to fat accumulation and pain in women with lipedema. The goals of this project are to conduct a comprehensive characterization of abdominal and femoral fat tissues in lean and obese women with lipedema and to evaluate the potential effect of diet-induced weight loss as a therapy. Once enrolled in the study, the following tests will be conducted on lean women with lipedema: characterization of body composition (fat tissue distribution), insulin sensitivity (response to insulin) and adipose tissue biology. The following tests will be conducted on obese women with lipedema: characterization of body composition (fat tissue distribution), insulin sensitivity (response to insulin), adipose tissue biology, and immune system function/inflammation. As control groups, we will compare body composition and insulin sensitivity to: i) women with obesity without lipedema who are matched on age, body mass index, total body fat mass, and percent body weight as fat; and ii) women who were lean and healthy to serve as a normal comparator for the 2 groups with obesity. Participants in the 2 control groups will enroll in a different study at Washington University (IRB# 201512086) where the same procedures will be performed to assess body composition and insulin sensitivity. A second aim of the study is to determine the effect of diet-induced weight loss on body composition, insulin sensitivity, and adipose tissue biology in women with lipedema. The results from this second aim of the study will provide important insights on the efficacy of diet therapy in managing lipedema.
Interventions
- DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT Weight loss
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 19 participants |
| Start Date | 2017-08-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2025-03-24 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT03271034
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT03271034 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 19 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Washington University School of Medicine, which has 1,502 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which Weight loss is the first listed.
NCT03271034 reports 0 study locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03271034 about?
NCT03271034 is a clinical study titled "Effect of Weight Loss on Body Composition and Metabolic Function in Women With Lipedema". Lipedema is a disorder characterized by massive, bilateral accumulation of fat below the waist and in the legs. Enlargement of the lower extremities is often accompanied by leg pain and accumulation of fluid. Little is known about the functional changes that lead to fat accumulation and pain in wome...
What is the current status of trial NCT03271034?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 19 participants. The study started on 2017-08-01. Estimated completion is 2025-03-24.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03271034?
The interventions under investigation include: Weight loss (DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03271034?
This trial is sponsored by Washington University School of Medicine, which has 1,502 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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