Introduction of a pilot study

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Abstract

A pilot study asks whether something can be done, should the researchers proceed with it, and if so, how. However, a pilot study also has a specific design feature; it is conducted on a smaller scale than the main or full-scale study. In other words, the pilot study is important for improvement of the quality and efficiency of the main study. In addition, it is conducted in order to assess the safety of treatment or interventions and recruitment potentials, examine the randomization and blinding process, increase the researchers’ experience with the study methods or medicine and interventions, and provide estimates for sample size calculation. This review discusses with a focus on the misconceptions and the ethical aspect of a pilot study. Additionally how to interpret the results of a pilot study is also introduced in this review.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)601-605
Number of pages5
JournalKorean Journal of Anesthesiology
Volume70
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 2017

Keywords

  • Feasibility
  • Methodology
  • Pilot

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