Studies how adding eggs to the daily diet affects metabolism in adults with obesity
Tests adding 3 whole eggs daily in adults with obesity.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Egg Intake, Metabolic Outcomes and Choline Levels
Key facts
- Where
- Québec, CanadaSee the site
Could this be for you?
Answer for yourself. This is not a decision: only the study team can say whether you can take part.
- Are you between 30 and 65 years old?
Source: NCT06687122, who can take part
Where in Canada
- Research Center of the Institut universitaire de cardiologie et de pneumologie de Québec - ULavalQuébec, CanadaTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- University of Guelph
- Trial code
- NCT06687122
- Record updated
- 12 May 2026
- Original description
The purpose of this research is to determine the effect of additional daily egg intake on metabolic phenotypes and metabolism in the context of obesity.Read full original descriptionShow less
Additional Daily Intake of Eggs for Improving Metabolic Outcomes and Choline Levels in Individuals With Obesity: Phase I Study
The purpose of this research is to determine the effect of additional daily egg intake on metabolic phenotypes and metabolism in the context of obesity.
Inclusion: 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: Smokers, users of recreational drugs; 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; Individuals taking antibiotics or natural health products including prebiotics or probiotics.