EGGSPDITEe: Obesity Reduction - Clinical Trial
Email to Participate
amir.hakim@duke.edu
What is the Purpose of this Study?
We are doing this study to learn if a high quality protein diet can help improve the health and well-being of people that have a higher risk of diabetes.
What is the Condition Being Studied?
Pre-Diabetes and Obesity
Who Can Participate in the Study?
Adults 60+ who:
- Have pre-diabetes
- Have normal kidney function
- Are able to walk independently
- Are able to consume eggs and egg products
Age Group
Adults
What is Involved?
If you agree to join this study, you will:
- Participate in a 4 month weight-loss intervention
- Have a few blood tests
- Complete questionnaires
- Be randomized (like flipping a coin) to one of two groups:
---Group 1: Weight loss diet
---Group 2: Weight-loss diet using eggs and other high protein food
- Go to weekly weight-loss meetings
Study Details
Full Title
Balanced (Egg) Protein during Obesity Reduction: Differential Responses of Insulin Resistance by Race
Principal Investigator
ConnieBales
Protocol Number
IRB:
PRO00089075
NCT:
NCT03771261
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Enrollment Status
Open for Enrollment
Participate
Email amir.hakim@duke.edu