Egg Intake, Metabolic Outcomes and Choline Levels

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Conditions studied: Obesity and Obesity-related Medical Conditions

In brief

The purpose of this research is to determine the effect of additional daily egg intake on metabolic phenotypes and metabolism in the context of obesity.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT06687122

Run by

University of Guelph

People needed

20

Starts

2025-01-24

Expected to finish

2026-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-05-12

Who can join

Age: 30 and older, up to 65. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Male or female participant of any race or ethnicity between 30-65 (inclusive) years of age
• BMI > 30 kg/m2
• Non-smoker
• Willing to consume 3 eggs per day for one dietary period of 4 weeks
• Willing to avoid eggs during the rest of the study except for eggs that are provided
• Willing to follow the study protocol including maintaining usual lifestyle during the entire study

You may not qualify if…

• Age < 30 or > 65 years
• BMI < 30 kg/m2
• Vegans or individuals who do not consume eggs
• Individuals who are currently pregnant or planning to become pregnant during the course of the study; or are currently breastfeeding
• Smokers, users of recreational drugs
• Individuals taking antibiotics or natural health products including prebiotics or probiotics

Where it is running

• Research Center of the Institut universitaire de cardiologie et de pneumologie de Québec - ULaval — Québec, Quebec, Canada (enrolling)

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