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Eggs-cellent news? study tests daily eggs for obesity

NCT ID NCT06687122

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

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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

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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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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 20 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jan 2025

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

30 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: * 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 Exclusion Criteria: * 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

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Obesity obesity disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Obesity and obesity-related medical conditions

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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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