Lipodystrophy Connect is an online survey tool designed to collect demographic data and health information from individuals with Lipodystrophy.
Who can participate
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Adults, \> 18 years of age, with a diagnosis or suspected diagnosis of lipodystrophy, who are willing and able to provide informed consent, or for whom a legally authorized representative gives permission on behalf of the person to participate.
* Minors (less than 18 years of age) with a diagnosis of lipodystrophy with a parent(s) or legally authorized representative who provides informed consent to participate and enter registry information on behalf of the minor. Note: Minors who are 7-17 years of age will be asked to provide assent to participate.
* Adults \> 18 years of age, without lipodystrophy, who are willing and able to provide informed consent and are family members of patients diagnosed with familial partial lipodystrophy (FPL) or congenital generalized lipodystrophy (CGL) and want to provide information about themselves.
Exclusion Criteria:
* A person who does not have a suspected or confirmed diagnosis of Lipodystrophy.
* A person who has a known diagnosis of HIV-associated Lipodystrophy.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Descriptive epidemiology of congenital and acquired lipodystrophy.
Timeframe: Participants are requested to update their questionnaires every 12 months for 5 years.