Table 4 Portfolio database survey: comparison of components in studies termed pilot or feasibility
From: What is a pilot or feasibility study? A review of current practice and editorial policy
| Â | Pilot n = 6 | Feasibility n = 5 | Both n = 1 |
|---|---|---|---|
Methods related | Â | Â | Â |
Miniature RCT | 4 | 3 | 0 |
Testing recruitment | 4 | 1 | 0 |
Determining sample size/numbers available | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Resources | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Randomization | 4 | 1 | 0 |
Outcome measures | 2 | 4 | 2 |
Data collection | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Follow up/dropout | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Intervention related | Â | Â | Â |
Clinical outcomes | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Dose/efficacy/safety | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Acceptability | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Feasibility | 3 | 0 | 1 |