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
Sponsors and collaborators
National University of Singapore
Lead sponsor
National University Hospital, Singapore
Collaborator
Ministry of Education, Singapore
Collaborator