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Table 2 Literature survey: Frequency of methodological components appearing in pilot or feasibility studies of interventions (n = 261) in 2007-8

From: What is a pilot or feasibility study? A review of current practice and editorial policy

 

n (%)

Sample size calculation

9 (35%)

Hypothesis testing

21 (81%)

Randomization

16 (62%)

Blinding

5 (19%)

Control group

18 (69%)

Further study suggested

21 (81%)

Median number of participants (IQR)

76 [8, 1299]

  1. 1Pilot studies = 14 Feasibility studies = 12