First read: extract the operational facts
- Recruiting status
- Location and travel burden
- Visit count and visit duration
- High-burden procedures such as labs, imaging, fasting, or overnight stays
- Compensation structure and reimbursements
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Second read: identify what is still missing
- Exact visit schedule
- Timing windows for follow-up, diaries, or app tasks
- Medication restrictions
- How incomplete participation affects compensation
Do not evaluate the ad copy alone
Promotional language can overemphasize convenience or compensation. The practical burden is determined by the protocol, not the headline. Readers should move quickly from headline language to logistics and follow-up questions.