Eggs, for instance, have some components within their proteins called “bioactive peptides”. We have done some studies in animals using an egg peptide named IRW. IRW is a tripeptide, which means that it is made up of three amino acids (the building blocks of proteins). We saw potential health benefits during our studies. Now, the next step is to know if IRW provides health benefits to people.
The aim of this pilot study is to test the short-term effect of IRW in high blood sugar and blood pressure.
Men or women aged 18-70 years old
Living with normal weight or with overweight/obesity
Living with normal or high sugar levels* or Type 2 Diabetes
*If you don't know about your sugar levels, the Egg Pilot study team could test them.
CLICK here to answer our pre-screening survey to assess your eligibility.
Our staff will contact you directly to follow-up on your interest of participation
We will do all study visits at the University of Alberta. Participants will drink a smoothie with protein powder (the product we are testing: “meal test”). We will collect blood, urine, and measure blood pressure.
The study has two groups:
People with type 2 diabetes or at risk of it. Participants in this group will attend 5-6 visits. Four of the visits are “meal test” visits. The “meal test” visits will be spaced out at least one week apart.
People with normal weight and normal blood sugar. Participants in this group will attend 2-3 visits (one “meal test” visit).
Results of this study may offer more evidence on eggs. This evidence could help make future dietary guidance for people with high blood sugar and high blood pressure.
Questionnaires concerning your eating habits
Blood measurements
Body measurements (height, weight, circumferences)
Urine samples
Blood pressure
We are located at the Human Nutrition Research Unit on the 2nd floor of Li Ka Shing Centre for Health Innovation.
2-004 8602 112 Street, University of Alberta. Edmonton, AB,T6G 2E1
As a token of appreciation for your time you will receive a gift card at the end of each meal test.
We will cover costs for public transportation or parking of all your visits.
This study has been reviewed for its adherence to ethical guidelines by a Research Ethics Board at the University of Alberta (Pro00125956) and Health Canada.
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT06555393
Funding: Egg Farmers of Canada
If you are interested in participating or have additional questions, please contact us.
Phone: (780) 492-9506
email: eggpilot@ualberta.ca
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