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

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

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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

fetal growth restriction Infant Nutrition Disorders nutritional deficiency disease

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ndama Health Center

    Nyagatare, Rwanda