Inclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria
Inclusion criteria (pronunciation: in-kloo-zhuhn kri-teer-ee-uh) are the characteristics that must be met by individuals to be included in a clinical trial or research study. These criteria are used to ensure the results of the study are applicable to the specific group of interest.
Etymology
The term "inclusion criteria" is derived from the English words "inclusion," meaning to include or contain, and "criteria," which refers to the principles or standards by which something is judged or decided.
Definition
Inclusion criteria are the specific conditions or characteristics that a person must have in order to participate in a research study or trial. These criteria are used to identify appropriate participants, ensure their safety, and help researchers achieve accurate and meaningful results. They may include factors such as age, gender, type and stage of a disease, previous treatment history, and other medical conditions.
Related Terms
- Exclusion criteria: These are the conditions that disqualify an individual from participating in a research study or trial.
- Clinical trial: A type of research study that tests how well new medical approaches work in people.
- Research study: An organized effort to gather information about a specific topic, such as a disease or treatment.
- Participant: An individual who takes part in a research study or trial.
- Randomized controlled trial: A type of scientific experiment that aims to reduce bias when testing a new treatment.
Usage in Medical Research
Inclusion criteria are an essential part of the design of a clinical trial or research study. They help to ensure that the study's results can be generalized to a specific population. For example, if a study is investigating a new treatment for breast cancer, the inclusion criteria might specify that participants must be women over the age of 40 who have been diagnosed with a certain type of breast cancer.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Inclusion criteria
- Wikipedia's article - Inclusion criteria
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