A critical review and user's guide for conducting feasibility and pilot studies in the physical activity domain.
Feasibility/pilot studies should be conducted prior to larger scale randomized controlled
trials (RCTs) in physical activity (PA) intervention research. There have been changes in …
trials (RCTs) in physical activity (PA) intervention research. There have been changes in …
Advances in the adaptation and implementation of evidence-based interventions for historically marginalized groups
This collection of six articles showcases innovative approaches to adapting and deploying
evidence-based interventions with individuals from historically marginalized groups to …
evidence-based interventions with individuals from historically marginalized groups to …
Multimodal agility-based exercise training (MAT) versus strength and endurance training (SET) to improve multiple sclerosis-related fatigue and fatigability during …
F Wolf, J Nielsen, J Saliger, E Hennecken, P Kröber… - BMC neurology, 2023 - Springer
Background Multimodal agility-based exercise training (MAT) is a group-based exercise
training framework for persons with multiple sclerosis (pwMS) with a potential to impact …
training framework for persons with multiple sclerosis (pwMS) with a potential to impact …
Pilot trials may improve the quality of full-scale trials: a meta-research study
Objectives Evidence on the value of pilot trials for subsequent trial's quality is scarce. This
study aims to determine if a pilot trial improves the quality of the full-scale trial. Study Design …
study aims to determine if a pilot trial improves the quality of the full-scale trial. Study Design …
Where next for partial randomisation of research funding? The feasibility of RCTs and alternatives
We outline essential considerations for any study of partial randomisation of research
funding, and consider scenarios in which randomised controlled trials (RCTs) would be …
funding, and consider scenarios in which randomised controlled trials (RCTs) would be …
Internet‐administered, low‐intensity cognitive behavioral therapy for parents of children treated for cancer: a feasibility trial (ENGAGE)
Background Parents of children treated for cancer may experience mental health difficulties,
such as depression and anxiety. There is a lack of evidence‐based psychological …
such as depression and anxiety. There is a lack of evidence‐based psychological …
[HTML][HTML] Refined Feasibility Testing of an 8-Week Sport and Physical Activity Intervention in a Rural Middle School
This study examines how the 8-week Hoosier Sport program impacts cardiovascular
disease (CVD) risks by promoting physical activity (PA) among rural, low-income children …
disease (CVD) risks by promoting physical activity (PA) among rural, low-income children …
Consolidated guidance for behavioral intervention pilot and feasibility studies
Background In the behavioral sciences, conducting pilot and/or feasibility studies (PFS) is a
key step that provides essential information used to inform the design, conduct, and …
key step that provides essential information used to inform the design, conduct, and …
Balancing best practice and reality in behavioral intervention development: A survey of principal investigators funded by the National Institutes of Health
Preliminary studies play a prominent role in the development of large-scale behavioral
interventions. Though recommendations exist to guide the execution and interpretation of …
interventions. Though recommendations exist to guide the execution and interpretation of …
Fund behavioral science like the frameworks we endorse: the case for increased funding of preliminary studies by the National Institutes of Health
Innovative, groundbreaking science relies upon preliminary studies (aka pilot, feasibility,
proof-of-concept). In the behavioral sciences, almost every large-scale intervention is …
proof-of-concept). In the behavioral sciences, almost every large-scale intervention is …