Egg Diet to Improve Metabolic Health and Function (NCT02760641) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Egg Diet to Improve Metabolic Health and Function
United States34 participantsStarted 2015-01
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of change in diet quality (carbohydrate restriction versus fat restriction) on body composition, fat distribution, cardiometabolic risk factors, physical function, and quality of life in aging adults with obesity.
Who can participate
Age range
60 Years – 75 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. between 60-75 years of age,
. have a BMI ranging from 30-40 kg/m2,
. sedentary (\<2h/wk of intentional exercise, and agree to maintain their level of activity throughout the study).
Exclusion criteria
. those with uncontrolled diabetes,
. unwilling to eat the prescribed diets,
. recent weight change (+/- 10 lbs. in previous year),
. history of eating disorder,
. difficulty chewing and swallowing solid food,
. digestive diseases,
. cognitive impairment,
. uncontrolled blood pressure (systolic blood pressure \> 159 or diastolic blood pressure \>95 mm Hg),
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Changes in total fat mass as measured by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA)
Timeframe: 8 weeks after baseline
2
Changes in visceral adipose tissue as measured by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Timeframe: 8 weeks after baseline
3
Changes in total lean mass as measured by DXA
Timeframe: 8 weeks after baseline
4
Changes in subcutaneous abdominal adipose tissue as measured by MRI
Timeframe: 8 weeks after baseline
5
Changes in thigh intermuscular adipose tissue as measured by MRI
Timeframe: 8 weeks after baseline
6
Changes in thigh skeletal muscle volume as measured by MRI
Timeframe: 8 weeks after baseline
7
Changes in thigh subcutaneous adipose tissue as measured by MRI