Telerehabilitation Versus Supervised Pilates Training in Lipedema Women (NCT06695403) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Telerehabilitation Versus Supervised Pilates Training in Lipedema Women
Egypt60 participantsStarted 2024-11-10
Plain-language summary
1. Pilates Exercise: The Pilates method is a low-intensity form of movement based on body control, which works the body in a complete way, promoting physical and mental health. PET is different when compared to traditional exercises, which, in turn, tend to isolate the working muscles and have specific training approaches using repetitive motions.
2. Telerehabilitation: Telehealth is emerging as a key method for delivering essential healthcare. Primary care research suggests that telehealth is acceptable and has potential to overcome geographical barriers for individuals needing many times rehabilitation by eliminating the need for extensive and costly travel
3. Diet approach: A customized low-carbohydrate high-fat (LCHF) restricted caloric diet in women with lipedema will be used for 12 weeks. The LCHF diet may be a valuable nutritional strategy for lipedema and overweight/obese women, reducing inflammatory status with a beneficial effect on weight, glucose profile the concentration of triglycerides and HDL
Who can participate
Age range
35 Years – 45 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion criteria
. Sixty female patients diagnosed with lipedema.
. Their ages will range from 35-45 years old.
. Patients diagnosed with lipedema ≥ 5 years.
. Patients with grade 2 and 3 lipedema.
. Patients with type 2 and 3 lipedema.
. Patients with BMI ≥ 25 kg/m2
. All patients will be clinically stable.
Exclusion criteria
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
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3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
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6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
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