recruiting (status) recruiting (status)
When a study is open to new participants joining the study.
Example of recruiting (status) in a sentence
A study that is recruiting is open to participants being screened and enrolling, if they consent.
More Info
A study that is recruiting follows a process to invite new people to join the study as participants. This is called recruitment.
Recruitment is a focused way to reach out to potential participants to tell them about the research, find out if they match the study criteria, and learn if they are interested in joining the study.
If the participant does want to join the study, the informed consent process can begin.
Other info to think about when joining a study
You might see or hear the word “recruiting” if you are looking up studies to join or when a study staff member tells you about an open study. If you match the study criteria and choose to enroll in the study, you will next go through the informed consent process.
If you are learning about a study that is recruiting, you should feel free to ask any questions you might have about the research study and what being a participant will mean for you.
You should feel comfortable about the study before you agree to take part.
You can take time to think about whether to join the study. You can ask the study team how long the study will be recruiting and how long you have to decide whether to join.
