Guidelines for Designing and Evaluating Feasibility Pilot Studies

Conclusion: This commentary offers examples of indicators for evaluating feasibility, and of the limits of effect size estimation in pilot studies. As demonstrated, most pilot studies should not be used to estimate effect sizes, provide power calculations for statistical tests or perform exploratory analyses of efficacy. It is hoped that these guidelines will be useful to those planning pilot/feasibility studies before a larger-scale study.
Source: Medical Care - Category: Health Management Tags: Invited Commentary Source Type: research