NCT03577223

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of egg intake on markers of HDL function and immune inflammation in healthy adults.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
28

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Sep 2018

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

June 15, 2018

Completed
20 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

July 5, 2018

Completed
2 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

September 7, 2018

Completed
8 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

May 15, 2019

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

May 15, 2019

Completed
Last Updated

May 28, 2021

Status Verified

May 1, 2021

Enrollment Period

8 months

First QC Date

June 15, 2018

Last Update Submit

May 26, 2021

Conditions

Keywords

EggHDLInflammation

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Fasted HDL-cholesterol

    Measurement of fasted plasma HDL-cholesterol levels (mg/dL) at the end of the run-in period, and two intervention arms.

    16 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (3)

  • Fasted HDL lipid composition

    16 weeks

  • Cholesterol-accepting capacity of serum

    16 weeks

  • Inflammatory potential of peripheral blood mononuclear cells

    16 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Whole Eggs

EXPERIMENTAL
Other: Whole Eggs

Egg White-Based Egg Substitute

ACTIVE COMPARATOR
Other: Egg White-Based Egg Substitute

Interventions

3 whole eggs per day for 4 weeks

Whole Eggs

3-egg equivalent of egg white-based egg substitute per day for 4 weeks

Egg White-Based Egg Substitute

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 35 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • years old
  • Body mass index (BMI) \< 30 kg/m2, or \< 30% body fat for men and \< 40% body fat for women
  • Willingness to consume eggs or egg whites on a daily basis during study periods

You may not qualify if:

  • \< 18 years old; \> 35 years old
  • BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2, or ≥ 30% body fat for men and ≥ 40% body fat for women
  • Self-reported history of diabetes mellitus, coronary heart disease, stroke, renal problems, liver disease, cancer, pregnancy or lactation, autoimmunity, chronic infections, or egg allergy
  • Taking lipid-lowering medications (e.g. statins, fibrates)
  • A preexisting medical condition or implanted medical device that prevents participation in bioelectrical impedance measurements of body composition
  • Clinical lipid and glucose values that are highly elevated, including fasting triglycerides levels higher than 500 mg/dL, fasting glucose higher than 126 mg/dL, and plasma total cholesterol greater than 240 mg/dL

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Fairfield University

Fairfield, Connecticut, 06824, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Inflammation

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Pathologic ProcessesPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Officials

  • Catherine J Andersen, PhD, RD

    Fairfield University

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
BASIC SCIENCE
Intervention Model
CROSSOVER
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Associate Professor of Biology

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

June 15, 2018

First Posted

July 5, 2018

Study Start

September 7, 2018

Primary Completion

May 15, 2019

Study Completion

May 15, 2019

Last Updated

May 28, 2021

Record last verified: 2021-05

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations