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Screening and selection process for studies of menstrually-related changes
U Halbreich1, Y Bakhai, K B Bacon
1Dept. of Psychiatry, State University of New York, Buffalo 14215.
Journal of Psychiatric Research
|January 1, 1989
Summary
Recruiting for menstrual cycle studies requires screening many women. Prospective symptom monitoring and interviews are crucial for selecting eligible participants, improving study yield.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Health
- Clinical Trial Recruitment
Background:
- Effective participant recruitment is vital for clinical studies.
- Menstrual cycle research requires specific participant criteria.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the screening process for women in menstrual cycle studies.
- To identify methods for optimizing participant yield and reducing recruitment effort.
Main Methods:
- Initial candidate recruitment via phone interviews.
- Prospective symptom monitoring and structured personal interviews for criterion clarification.
Main Results:
- A large initial candidate pool is necessary to achieve the desired number of subjects.
- Phone interviews efficiently screen for basic criteria, while interviews and monitoring confirm key eligibility.
Conclusions:
- Optimizing recruitment for menstrual cycle studies involves a multi-stage screening approach.
- Combining initial phone screening with in-depth interviews and symptom tracking enhances participant selection and study efficiency.