Table 1 Characteristics of interview participants

Total number

12

Mean age in years (range)

29 (22–36)

Ethnicity

 White

10

 Mixed or multiple ethnic groups

1

 Prefer not to say

1

Occupation

 Paid employment

10

 Self-employed

1

 Unemployed

1

Type of trial medication

 Spironolactone

6

 Placebo

3

 Unsure (not yet unblinded)

3

Route of recruitment

 Facebook/Instagram/Twitter

5

 Primary care

2

 Secondary care

1

 Poster

2

 Online chatroom

1

 Searched online for trials

1