Two eggs a day for healthier babies? new study tests simple fix for malnutrition
NCT ID NCT06405360
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether pregnant women who eat two eggs daily have babies with longer birth lengths and better development. Researchers in Rwanda are giving eggs to some women and comparing them to those eating their usual diet. The goal is to see if this simple, affordable food can improve child growth and brain development.
What this could mean
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Active substance
eggs
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that a simple, affordable food like eggs can help prevent poor growth and development in babies.
What could go wrong
This is a single trial in one region of Rwanda, so results may not apply elsewhere. The effect on birth length may be small or not significant.
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Locations
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Ndama Health Center
Nyagatare, Rwanda