Egg Effects on the Immunomodulatory Properties of HDL

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Conditions studied: Lipid Metabolism, Inflammation

In brief

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of egg intake on markers of HDL function and immune inflammation in healthy adults.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT03577223

Run by

Fairfield University

People needed

28

Starts

2018-09-07

Expected to finish

2019-05-15

Last updated by the study team

2021-05-28

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 35. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• 18-35 years old
• Body mass index (BMI) < 30 kg/m2, or < 30% body fat for men and < 40% body fat for women
• Willingness to consume eggs or egg whites on a daily basis during study periods

You may not qualify if…

• < 18 years old; > 35 years old
• BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2, or ≥ 30% body fat for men and ≥ 40% body fat for women
• Self-reported history of diabetes mellitus, coronary heart disease, stroke, renal problems, liver disease, cancer, pregnancy or lactation, autoimmunity, chronic infections, or egg allergy
• Taking lipid-lowering medications (e.g. statins, fibrates)
• A preexisting medical condition or implanted medical device that prevents participation in bioelectrical impedance measurements of body composition
• Clinical lipid and glucose values that are highly elevated, including fasting triglycerides levels higher than 500 mg/dL, fasting glucose higher than 126 mg/dL, and plasma total cholesterol greater than 240 mg/dL

Where it is running

• Fairfield University — Fairfield, Connecticut, United States

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