Eggs for baby brains: new study tests if a simple diet change boosts neurodevelopment

NCT ID NCT07583186

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Kansas Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether pregnant women who eat 10-14 eggs per week have babies with better brain development compared to those who just follow a healthy prenatal diet. Researchers will measure fetal heart rate and later do brain scans on the infants. The goal is to see if boosting nutrients like choline from eggs can make a difference.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Eggs (dietary supplement)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could show that a simple diet change (eating more eggs) during pregnancy supports better brain development in babies.
What could go wrong: This is a small early-stage study (100 participants) looking at indirect measures like heart rate, not direct brain outcomes. Results may not prove a clear benefit or apply to all pregnancies.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

pregnancy disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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PREGNANCY RELATED

Contacts and locations

Locations

The University of Kansas Medical Center
RECRUITING

Kansas City, Kansas, 66160, United States

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