participant eligibility

Participant eligibility refers to the specific criteria that determine whether someone can take part in a study or program. These criteria consider factors like age, health status, gender, medical history, or lifestyle to ensure that participants are suitable and can safely contribute to the research. Eligibility helps researchers select the right people to ensure accurate results and that participants are not at risk of harm. Essentially, it’s a set of guidelines that define who can or cannot join based on the study’s purpose and safety considerations.