By Kathy Doherty

Did the COVID-19 pandemic pique your interest in scientific research? The effort in scientific communities around the world to develop, test, and deploy safe and effective vaccines in a very short time frame brought great attention to the role of clinical trials in bringing new diagnostics and treatments to market. Though there have been few Lipedema-specific trials to date, we are excited about their potential – and to tell you about a new tool to help patients find Lipedema trials that are recruiting participants.

Clinical research studies, including clinical trials, are a crucial part of scientific research and help to advance medical knowledge and improve patient care – such as developing a vaccine, testing a medical device like a pacemaker, or finding a cure for cancer.