Impact of Regular Consumption of Eggs and Nutrients Fortified Eggs on Eczema Condition in Singapore Individuals

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age21-59
SponsorNational University of Singapore

About this trial

The study aims to assess the effects of daily consumption of nutrients-fortified eggs on eczema condition in Singapore individuals with eczema. The investigators hypothesize that egg consumption will improve eczema condition and nutrients fortified egg consumption will improve further improvements when compared to standard egg consumption in individuals with eczema

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

English-literate and able to give informed consent in English

Male and female participants, aged between 21 and 59 inclusive

Healthy individuals with no underlying condition or on regular medication

BMI between 18.5-25 kg/m2

Disqualifiers

Significant change in body weight (3 kg or more) in the past 3 months

Significant exercise pattern over the past 3 months defined as high-intensity exercise of more than 3 hours per week

Known food allergy to eggs

Taking dietary supplements which may impact the study results

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Nutrient-fortified egg
  • Regular egg with habitual diet

Treatment groups

44 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

National University of Singapore

Lead sponsor

National University Hospital, Singapore

Collaborator

Ministry of Education, Singapore

Collaborator