Plain-English translation of NCT07844616 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
Researchers want to understand how eating eggs affects your gut bacteria, cholesterol levels, and immune system. This study will have you eat either egg whites or whole eggs for 4 weeks at a time, then avoid eggs for 8 weeks, while the researchers track changes in your blood and stool samples. The goal is to find out whether eggs help or harm your health depending on factors like your weight and sex.
Eggs are a common food, but scientists don't fully understand how they affect gut health and immunity, especially in people with obesity or different body types. This trial will help answer whether the yolk (fat) in eggs makes a difference, and whether eggs affect men and women differently.
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You will visit the study team multiple times over about 12 weeks. During the first 4 weeks, you'll eat either egg whites or whole eggs daily that the researchers provide; then you'll stop eating eggs for 8 weeks; then you'll eat the other type of egg for 4 weeks. Throughout the study, you'll provide blood and stool samples, complete surveys about your diet and exercise, and let researchers measure your body composition. You'll need to strictly avoid eating any other eggs or egg-based foods during this time.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Oct 12, 2026 · Not medical advice
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