Status:

COMPLETED

Eggs as Part of a Healthy Breakfast

Lead Sponsor:

University of Connecticut

Conditions:

Cardiovascular Diseases

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-30 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Contrary to popular belief, previous studies have demonstrated beneficial effects of whole egg consumption in modifying biomarkers indicative of a greater risk of coronary heart disease (CHD), chronic...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • BMI 18.5-30, willing to consume eggs and oatmeal daily, proficient in English, and with a healthy lipid profile.

Exclusion

  • Currently have liver disease, renal disease, diabetes, cancer, history of stroke or heart disease
  • Currently taking glucose lowering drugs or supplements
  • Plasma triglycerides \>500 mg/dL, glucose \>126, total cholesterol \>240
  • Pregnant, lactating, or have endocrine or metabolic disorders
  • BMI ≥ 30
  • Blood pressure \> 140/90 (average of 3 readings)
  • Allergies to eggs
  • Celiac disease or gluten sensitivity

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

July 1 2014

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

March 1 2018

Estimated Enrollment :

50 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT02297464

Start Date

July 1 2014

End Date

March 1 2018

Last Update

March 22 2018

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University of Connecticut

Storrs, Connecticut, United States, 06269