N/A
Completed N=100
Changing Habits and Lifestyles in Older Individuals
Eating Behaviour
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02777918 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
100
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Jul 2019
Primary outcomePrimary: Egg Intake — 5; 4 eggs
Summary
This is an intervention study, aiming to increase protein intake, by increasing egg consumption in community dwelling older adults aged 55 years and over, by providing recipes to increase flavour and variety in egg dishes.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Egg Intake |
4; 1 | — |
| PRIMARY Adverse Events |
0.1; 0.3 | — |
| SECONDARY Change in Dietary Protein Intake |
-3; 3 | — |
| SECONDARY Muscle Function |
0.6; -0.2 | — |
| SECONDARY Lean Body Mass |
-0.1; -0.3 | — |
| SECONDARY Egg Intake |
4; 1 | — |
| SECONDARY Number of Adverse Events Reported |
0.3; 0.5 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
Individuals can be considered for inclusion if they meet the following inclusion criteria:
- being over 55 years old
- living in the community
- being able to give consent
- not being allergic to eggs
- not suffering from known renal insufficiency, or having a pacemaker or defibrillator.
- not suffering from known hypercholesterolaemia, or known familial hypercholesterolaemia.
- not having undergone chemotherapy or radiotherapy in the last 6 months
- not suffering from any condition, or receiving medication or treatment that the participants feel affects their eating or sense of flavour.
- being able to perform the physical performance tests (e.g. walk, sit on a chair)
- being able to read and understand English
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02777918). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.