Table 2.
Reasons for exclusion
| Reason | Na (%) |
|---|---|
| Too few or not bothersome VMS | 1304 (30.2) |
| Prior intervention use | |
| Regular exercise | 484 (11.2) |
| Regular yoga practice, meditation | 490 (11.4) |
| Use of omega-3 | 389 (9.0) |
| Other exclusions/contraindications | |
| Medical/medication exclusionsb | 807 (18.7) |
| Musculoskeletal limitations | 60 (1.4) |
| Mental health exclusions | 59 (1.4) |
| Body Mass Index too high | 116 (2.7) |
| Refusalc | 2820 (39.5) |
a
239 women who responded to the mass mailing could not be screened, leaving 7,138 in the denominator; percentages for each reason for exclusion are based on 4,318 (those remaining after refusals)
b
medical/medication exclusions included the following: regular use of hormone preparations or other therapies (prescription, OTC or herbal) for hot flashes, regular use of anti-coagulants, uncontrolled hypertension, metabolic disease or seizure disorder, history of MI, angina, cardiovascular, cerebrovascular or pulmonary disease or events, liver or renal disease and chronic infectious disease
c
1133 refused during phone screen, 1494 refused after phone screen but prior to in-person visit, and 193 refused during clinic visits