Volunteer Opportunities

  • Participants Needed - Egg/Choline Supplement Study

    Assessment of TMAO Formation with Egg Intake versus Choline Supplement in a Healthy Population

     

    The University of Connecticut Department of Nutritional Sciences is looking for volunteers to take part in a research study. The purpose of this study is to find out how the daily intake of 3 eggs or choline supplement impacts risk for heart disease in young, healthy individuals. Participants will be asked to visit the Department of Nutritional Sciences in Storrs, CT, for 5 clinical visits over a period of 13 weeks. At these visits, we will measure your weight, waist circumference, and blood pressure, as well as collect a blood sample. 

     

    To participate in this study, you must meet the following criteria:

    • Healthy man or woman, age 18-30

    • Have a Body Mass Index (BMI) 18.5-29.9 kg/m2 (if you don't know your BMI, please visit http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/guidelines/obesity/BMI/bmicalc.htm)

    • Healthy, without cardiovascular disease, high cholesterol, diabetes, cancer, liver or kidney disease

    • Willing to consume 3 eggs or choline supplement daily for 4 weeks each

    • Proficient in English

     

    Participation in this study will provide you with information about your BMI, blood pressure, blood lipid levels, and other biomarkers that may impact your risk for heart disease. Additionally, you will help scientists better understand the risks and benefits of daily intake of 3 eggs versus Choline Supplement.

     

    Participants will receive up to $200 for completing the study.

     

    To learn more about this study, contact Bruno Lemos at choline.study@gmail.com

     

    This research is conducted under the direction of Maria Luz Fernandez in the Department of Nutritional Sciences. This research study was approved by the UConn IRB, Protocol # H16-194.

     

     

    For more information, contact: Bruno/Nutritional Sciences at 9173404141/choline.study@gmail.com

If you have any questions, please contact Grad School at 860-486-3617.