A tutorial on pilot studies: the what, why and how

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Pilot studies for phase III trials - which are comparative randomized trials designed to provide preliminary evidence on the clinical efficacy of a drug or intervention - are routinely performed in many clinical areas. Also commonly know as "feasibility"...

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Main Authors: Ismaila Afisi, Cheng Ji, Chu Rong, Ma Jinhui, Thabane Lehana, Rios Lorena P, Robson Reid, Thabane Marroon, Giangregorio Lora, Goldsmith Charles H
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-01-01
Series:BMC Medical Research Methodology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/10/1