Version 1.0 (Stable)

Find Lipedema Trials

Enter your city, zip, or country to find active recruiting trials.

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📋 Release Notes: Lipedema Trial Search Widget

Developer: Jonathan Kartt

Platform: Squarespace (Custom Code Block)

Data Source: ClinicalTrials.gov API v2

Release Date: 12/12/25

🏗️ Version 1.0: The "Core Foundation" Release

Status: Deprecated (Replaced by v2.0)

Version 1.0 was the foundational build designed to replace the sunset "Trialscope" tool. Its primary goal was to re-establish a connection to the ClinicalTrials.gov database using their modernized v2 API.

💡 Core Functionality

  • Citeline Replacement: Successfully replicated the functionality of the paid enterprise tool using lightweight, custom code.

  • Smart Region Detection:

    • Implemented logic to distinguish between a Radius Search (e.g., "11238" or "Brooklyn") and a Region Search (e.g., "Spain" or "Germany").

    • If a user inputs a country, the radius filter is automatically disabled to ensure all trials within that nation are returned.

  • Dual-Unit Support:

    • Added a dynamic toggle for Miles vs. Kilometers, catering to both US and International audiences.

  • Geocoding Integration:

    • Integrated the free Nominatim (OpenStreetMap) API to convert user text inputs (City/Zip) into Latitude/Longitude coordinates required by the clinical trials database.

⚠️ Known Limitations (Addressed in v2.0)

  • Single Location Display: Only displayed the first location returned by the API, which often hid local satellite sites.

  • Loading Dependency: Relied on JavaScript to render the dropdown menu, causing occasional display issues on slower connections.

  • No Map Integration: Users had to manually copy/paste addresses to find locations.

👨‍💻 Developer Note on APIs

This widget relies on two public APIs. No API keys are required, keeping maintenance costs at $0.

  1. ClinicalTrials.gov API v2: Used for fetching study data.

  2. Nominatim (OpenStreetMap): Used for geocoding user locations.