Identification and evaluation of risk of generalizability biases in pilot versus efficacy/effectiveness trials: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Identification and evaluation of risk of generalizability biases in pilot versus efficacy/effectiveness trials: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background Preliminary evaluations of behavioral interventions, referred to as pilot studies, predate the conduct of many large-scale efficacy/effectiveness trial. The ability of a pilot study to inform an efficacy/effectiveness trial relies on careful considerations in the design, delivery...

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Main Authors: Michael W. Beets, R. Glenn Weaver, John P. A. Ioannidis, Marco Geraci, Keith Brazendale, Lindsay Decker, Anthony D. Okely, David Lubans, Esther van Sluijs, Russell Jago, Gabrielle Turner-McGrievy, James Thrasher, Xiaming Li, Andrew J. Milat
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-02-01
Series:International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
Subjects:
Intervention
Childhood obesity
Youth
Physical activity
Sleep
Diet
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12966-020-0918-y

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12966-020-0918-y

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