Eggs-cellent news? study tests daily eggs for obesity

NCT ID NCT06687122

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: University of Guelph Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether eating 3 whole eggs every day for 4 weeks can improve metabolic health and choline levels in adults with obesity. Twenty participants aged 30-65 with a BMI over 30 will eat the eggs while continuing their normal lifestyle. Researchers will measure liver health, blood markers, and body measurements to see if this simple dietary change has benefits.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: whole eggs
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple dietary addition to help manage metabolic health in obesity.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early-phase study with only 20 participants and no control group. Results may not apply to everyone, and eating 3 eggs daily may raise cholesterol in some people.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Obesity obesity disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

OBESITY AND OBESITY-RELATED MEDICAL CONDITIONS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Research Center of the Institut universitaire de cardiologie et de pneumologie de Québec - ULaval
RECRUITING

Québec, Quebec, G1V 4G5, Canada

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