Recruiting patients for female sexual arousal disorder studies

This study described the efficacy, of various strategies for the recruitmen t of women with female sexual arousal disorder (FSAD) and matched controls in an obstetrics and gynecology clinic. During both phases of the study, ac tual recruitment time exceeded expectations. Clinical screening was the mos t effective recruitment strategy, accounting for one half the enrolled subj ects, Mass media advertising proved effective in recruiting up to one third of subjects. Control subjects were easily, enrolled using all recruitment methods. Future reports should compare the efficiency, and cost-benefit str ategies for the recruitment of women with FSAD.