InflammationNCT05034315
Effects of Whole Egg Consumption on Inflammation, Mood, and Recovery in Collegiate Female Gymnasts
A study testing Whole egg consumption in people with Inflammation, run by Iowa State University at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
The objectives were to investigate the effects of whole egg consumption by collegiate female gymnasts on inflammatory markers, mood, and recovery. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 22 years, women only
- Conditions the study is for
- Inflammation
- What is being tested?
- Whole egg consumption
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 13 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- 1 Jul 2018to 30 Apr 2020
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 22 years
- Women only
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Membership on the university gymnastics team
Who cannot join
- egg allergies, asthma, coronary artery disease, depression, diabetes, hypertension, migraines, cancer or cancer-related complications, or auto-immune disorder
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
The objectives were to investigate the effects of whole egg consumption by collegiate female gymnasts on inflammatory markers, mood, and recovery.
- Conditions
- Inflammation
- Being tested
- Whole egg consumption
- Medical subject headings
- Inflammation
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Whole egg consumptionOther
The participants in the whole egg group consumed two whole eggs immediately after exercise.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Whole egg consumption | Experimental | Not described Receives: Other: Whole egg consumption |
| No egg control | No intervention | Not described |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Serum C-reactive protein (CRP)
Measured: 8 months
Serum interleukin-6 (IL-6)
Measured: 8 months
Serum soluble interleukin-6 receptor (sIL-6R)
Measured: 8 months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted5 Sep 2021
- Study start1 Jul 2018
- Primary completion30 Apr 2019
- Study completion30 Apr 2020
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for InflammationStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 13 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Iowa State University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05034315
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 17-309
- Status last verified
- Sep 2021
- First submitted
- 24 Aug 2021
- Last updated
- 5 Sep 2021
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 5 Sep 2021. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effects of Whole Egg Consumption on Inflammation, Mood, and Recovery in Collegiate Female Gymnasts
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05034315
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 17-309
- Conditions
- Inflammation
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 13 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Iowa State UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Jul 2018 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 Apr 2019 (actual)
- Study completion
- 30 Apr 2020 (actual)
- First posted
- 5 Sep 2021 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The objectives were to investigate the effects of whole egg consumption by collegiate female gymnasts on inflammatory markers, mood, and recovery.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Whole egg consumption | Experimental | Other: Whole egg consumption |
| No egg control | No intervention | – |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 22 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Membership on the university gymnastics team
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- egg allergies, asthma, coronary artery disease, depression, diabetes, hypertension, migraines, cancer or cancer-related complications, or auto-immune disorder
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Whole egg consumptionThe participants in the whole egg group consumed two whole eggs immediately after exercise. | Other | Whole egg consumption |
Primary outcome
Serum C-reactive protein (CRP)
Time frame: 8 months
Serum interleukin-6 (IL-6)
Time frame: 8 months
Serum soluble interleukin-6 receptor (sIL-6R)
Time frame: 8 months
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 5 Sep 2021.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Whole egg consumption in people with Inflammation, run by Iowa State University at 1 site in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 5 Sep 2021. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Serum C-reactive protein (CRP) (time frame: 8 months). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 5 Sep 2021.