The term'pilot studies' refers to mini versions of a full-scale study (also called'feasibility'
studies), as well as the specific pre-testing of a particular research instrument such as a …

Pilot studies play a vital role in health research, but are often misused, mistreated and
misrepresented. A well-conducted pilot study with clear aims and objectives within a formal …

There is little published guidance concerning how large a pilot study should be. General
guidelines, for example using 10% of the sample required for a full study, may be …

The term'pilot studies' refers to mini versions of a full-scale study (also called'feasibility'
studies), as well as the specific pre-testing of a particular research instrument such as a …

Pilot studies play an important role in health research, but they can be misused, mistreated
and misrepresented. In this paper we focus on pilot studies that are used specifically to plan …

We describe a framework for defining pilot and feasibility studies focusing on studies
conducted in preparation for a randomised controlled trial. To develop the framework, we …

team can conduct the research and the larger study in fact is worthwhile (van Teijlingen,
Rennie, Hundley, & Graham, 2001). In particular, a pilot study is important in clinical settings …

Background: Pilot studies test the feasibility of methods and procedures to be used in larger-
scale studies. Although numerous articles describe guidelines for the conduct of pilot …

As with the parent study, analysis of pilot study data addresses sample characteristics, the
equivalency of study groups or subsamples, research questions, and hypotheses. The pilot …

This editorial introduces the new, online, open-access journal Pilot and Feasibility Studies.
The journal considers manuscripts on any aspect of the design and analysis of pilot and …