THE IMPACT OF METABOLIC STATUS ON PAIN AND CENTRAL SENSITIZATION IN WOMEN WITH LIPEDEMA: A CROSS-SECTIONAL OBSERVATIONAL STUDY
The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of metabolic markers (HOMA-IR, triglyceride/HDL ratio, HbA1c, waist and hip circumference measurements, BMI, etc.) on pain and central sensitization in patients diagnosed with lipedema. The primary objective is to investigate the association between metabolic markers and central sensitization. The secondary objective is to assess the relationship between metabolic markers and pain intensity, pain phenotype, and functional status.
• Being female and aged 18 years or older
• Having chronic pain persisting for at least 3 months
• Having sufficient cognitive ability to understand and respond to the assessment scales used in the study
• Voluntarily agreeing to participate in the study and providing written informed consent