Pilot Randomized Trials: Is There a Need?

Pilot Randomized Trials: Is There a Need?

A pilot randomized study is often essential to ensure the feasibility of conducting a large, randomized study. Pilot studies help to define the sample size, establish measurable outcomes, promote methodological rigor, establish the ability to recruit participants, assess the risk-benefit ratio of th...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume 2012-07, Vol.94 (Supplement_1), p.15-18
Hauptverfasser: Jeray, Kyle J., Tanner, Stephanie L.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Data Collection
Feasibility Studies
Humans
Orthopedic Procedures
Patient Selection
Pilot Projects
Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic - methods
Research Design
Research Support as Topic
Risk Management
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Zusammenfassung:A pilot randomized study is often essential to ensure the feasibility of conducting a large, randomized study. Pilot studies help to define the sample size, establish measurable outcomes, promote methodological rigor, establish the ability to recruit participants, assess the risk-benefit ratio of the treatments, and evaluate the economic viability of a definitive study.
ISSN:0021-9355
1535-1386
DOI:10.2106/JBJS.L.00180