Influence of Eggs on Cognitive Performance

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen bySteven E. Riechman, PhD

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: Texas A&M University

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No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

This clinical trial aims to evaluate the nutrients in eggs in healthy adult's cognitive performance. The main questions it aims to answer are: * How do the nutrients in eggs impact visual cognitive performance (VCP) in generally healthy older individuals? * Will omega-3 fatty acids in eggs improve VCP in generally healthy older individuals? Participants will be randomly placed in one of five dietary treatment groups, including four egg whites, two whole regular eggs, two whole omega-3 fortified eggs, four egg yolks, and a no-egg control. Blood will be drawn at baseline. During the first two weeks, participants will eat assigned eggs, consume their usual diet other than the eggs, and keep five food logs. Cognitive performance testing will start on day 15 and be measured over a 10-day period using the Neurotracker (NT) 3-D program. Data on ancillary factors influencing outcomes will be collected, and food will be logged on each NT training day. Blood will be drawn at the end of the study and compared with baseline levels.

Research Team

Steven E. Riechman, PhD

Principal Investigator

Texas A&M University

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

I am a healthy man or post-menopausal woman aged 50-75.

Treatment Details

Participant Groups

5Treatment groups

Active Control

Group I: No-Egg Control GroupActive Control1 Intervention

The No-Egg Control group will not eat eggs or foods with eggs being one of the primary components of the food for 30 days.

Group II: Egg White GroupActive Control1 Intervention

Participants will eat four egg whites/day for 30 days. Participants will be given a specified number of Kieke eggs to last them until their next appointment. They will be asked to eat no other eggs than whites from the eggs given to them and to return cartons with any leftover eggs.

Group III: Whole Egg GroupActive Control1 Intervention

Participants will eat two whole eggs/day for 30 days. Participants will be given a specified number of Kieke eggs to last them until their next appointment. They will be asked to eat no other eggs than the eggs given to them and to return cartons with any leftover eggs.

Group IV: Whole Omega-3 Egg GroupActive Control1 Intervention

Participants will eat two Christopher Farms whole omega-3 eggs/day for 30 days. Participants will be given a specified number of Christopher Farm eggs that will last them until their next appointment. They will be asked to eat no other eggs than the two from the eggs given to them and to return cartons with any leftover eggs.

Group V: Egg Yolk GroupActive Control1 Intervention

Participants will eat four egg yolks/day for 30 days. Participants will be given a specified number of Kieke eggs to last them until their next appointment. They will be asked to eat no other eggs than the yolks from the eggs given to them and to return cartons with any leftover eggs.