Words like "ECOG ≤2" or "prior anti-TNF failure" can block patients who might qualify. Here's how to read and understand trial eligibility criteria.
In This Article
- 1.What Are Eligibility Criteria?
- 2.Inclusion vs. Exclusion Criteria
- 3.Common Medical Terms Decoded
- 4.Age, Sex, and Demographic Criteria
- 5.Lab Value Requirements
- 6.Prior Treatment Requirements
- 7.When to Call the Research Coordinator
About this article: Educational and informational only. Does not constitute medical advice or eligibility guidance. Always discuss clinical trial options with your care team. Verify current trial status at ClinicalTrials.gov.
What You Need to Know
Eligibility criteria in clinical trials can look like dense medical jargon. This guide teaches you how to decode inclusion and exclusion criteria for any trial.
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