Progression criteria in trials with an internal pilot: an audit of publicly funded randomised controlled trials

Abstract Background With millions of pounds spent annually on medical research in the UK, it is important that studies are spending funds wisely. Internal pilots offer the chance to stop a trial early if it becomes apparent that the study will not be able to recruit enough patients to show whether a...

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Main Authors: Esther Herbert, Steven A. Julious, Steve Goodacre
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-08-01
Series:Trials
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13063-019-3578-y