Key Features of Contemporary Pilot and Feasibility Trials: Protocol for a Methodological Study
Study context
- Population
- Contemporary pilot/feasibility randomised clinical trials (RCTs) in hospitalised patients across medical and surgical specialtiestarget ≥100 RCTs
Methodological detailsdescriptive statistics, stratified by intervention type, area of care and comparator type, Search for pilot/feasibility RCTs published within the last half calendar year, expanded to a maximum of 5 years if needed to reach the minimum sample, Data extracted on trial characteristics and feasibility assessment methodology (feasibility areas, stand-alone pilot, pre-defined outcomes, pre-specified progression criteria, sample size justification, plans for definitive RCT, clinical outcomes, whether definitive trial deemed feasible)
- Descriptive statistics
- Stratified by intervention type, area of care and comparator type
- Search for pilot/feasibility RCTs published within the last half calendar year, expanded to a maximum of 5 years if needed to reach the minimum sample
- Data extracted on trial characteristics and feasibility assessment methodology (feasibility areas, stand-alone pilot, pre-defined outcomes, pre-specified progression criteria, sample size justification, plans for definitive RCT, clinical outcomes, whether definitive trial deemed feasible)
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Original publication
Key Features of Contemporary Pilot and Feasibility Trials: Protocol for a Methodological Study. Acta Anaesthesiol Scand. Published 26 March 2026. doi:10.
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