The Distinction Between Randomized Clinical Trials (RCTs) and Preliminary Feasibility and Pilot Studies: What They Are and Are Not

Developing and evaluating complex interventions: the new Medical Research Council guidance

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A tutorial on pilot studies: the what, why and how

Thabane, L., Ma, J., Chu, R., Cheng, J., Ismaila, A., Rios, L. P., Robson, R., Thabane, M., Giangregorio, L., & Goldsmith, C. H. (2010) · BMC Medical Research Methodology · doi:10.1186/1471-2288-10-1 · Cited by 3,384 · see citing works

Design and analysis of pilot studies: recommendations for good practice

Lancaster, G. A., Dodd, S., & Williamson, P. R. (2004) · Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice · doi:10.1111/j..2002.384.doc.x · Cited by 2,572 · see citing works

What is a pilot or feasibility study? A review of current practice and editorial policy

Arain, M., Campbell, M. J., Cooper, C. L., & Lancaster, G. A. (2010) · BMC Medical Research Methodology · doi:10.1186/1471-2288-10-67 · Cited by 1,483 · see citing works

Sample size calculations: basic principles and common pitfalls

Noordzij, M., Tripepi, G. L., Dekker, F. W., Zoccali, C., Tanck, M. W. T., & Jager, K. J. (2010) · Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation · doi:10.1093/ndt/gfp732 · Cited by 440 · see citing works

Sample size calculations for pilot randomized trials: a confidence interval approach

Cocks, K., & Torgerson, D. J. (2013) · Journal of Clinical Epidemiology · doi:10.1016/j.jclinepi.2012.09.002 · Cited by 431 · see citing works

Effect of Corticosteroid Injection, Physiotherapy, or Both on Clinical Outcomes in Patients With Unilateral Lateral Epicondylalgia: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Coombes, B. K., Bisset, L., Brooks, P., Khan, A., & Vicenzino, B. (2013) · JAMA · doi:10.1001/jama.2013.129 · Cited by 360 · see citing works

Questions asked and answered in pilot and feasibility randomized controlled trials

Shanyinde, M., Pickering, R. M., & Weatherall, M. (2011) · BMC Medical Research Methodology · doi:10.1186/1471-2288-11-117 · Cited by 229 · see citing works

A Randomized Controlled Trial to Investigate the Effects of Water-Based Exercise to Improve Falls Risk and Physical Function in Older Adults With Lower-Extremity Osteoarthritis

Hale, L. A., Waters, D. L., & Herbison, P. (2011) · Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation · doi:10.1016/j.apmr.2011.08.004 · Cited by 129 · see citing works

Effectiveness of Tai Chi as a Community‐Based Falls Prevention Intervention: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Taylor, D., Hale, L. A., Schlüter, P. J., Waters, D. L., Binns, E. E., McCracken, H., McPherson, K. M., & Wolf, S. L. (2012) · Journal of the American Geriatrics Society · doi:10.1111/j.1532-5415.2012.03928.x · Cited by 123 · see citing works

The initial effects of an elbow mobilization with movement technique on grip strength in subjects with lateral epicondylalgia

Abbott, J. H., Patla, C. E., & Jensen, R. H. (2001) · Manual Therapy · doi:10.1054/math.2001.0408 · Cited by 122 · see citing works

The Effectiveness of a Lumbopelvic Monitor and Feedback Device to Change Postural Behavior: A Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial

Ribeiro, D. C., Sole, G., Abbott, J. H., & Milosavljevic, S. (2014) · Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy · doi:10.2519/jospt.2014.5009 · Cited by 43 · see citing works

Building the Rationale and Structure for a Complex Physical Therapy Intervention Within the Context of a Clinical Trial: A Multimodal Individualized Treatment for Patients With Hip Osteoarthritis

Bennell, K. L., Egerton, T., Pua, Y.-H., Abbott, J. H., Sims, K., & Buchbinder, R. (2011) · Physical Therapy · doi:10.2522/ptj.20100430 · Cited by 31 · see citing works

High-Intensity Interval Training and Moderate-Intensity Continuous Training in Ambulatory Chronic Stroke: Feasibility Study

Boyne, P., Dunning, K. K., Carl, D., Gerson, M. C., Khoury, J. C., Rockwell, B., Keeton, G., Westover, J., Williams, A., McCarthy, M. J., et al. (2016) · Physical Therapy · doi:10.2522/ptj.20150277 · Cited by 144 · see citing works

Should treatment effects be estimated in pilot and feasibility studies?

Sim, J. (2019) · Pilot and Feasibility Studies · doi:10.1186/s40814-019-0493-7 · Cited by 123 · see citing works

Conducting a pilot study: case study of a novice researcher

Doody, O., & Doody, C. M. (2015) · British Journal of Nursing · doi:10.12968/bjon.2015.24.21.1074 · Cited by 123 · see citing works

The Acceptability, Feasibility, and Effectiveness of Wearable Activity Trackers for Increasing Physical Activity in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review

Creaser, A. V., Clemes, S. A., Costa, S., Hall, J., Ridgers, N. D., Barber, S., & Bingham, D. D. (2021) · International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health · doi:10.3390/ijerph18126211 · Cited by 94 · see citing works

A Pilot Comparison of a Smartphone App With or Without 2-Way Messaging Among Chronic Pain Patients: Who Benefits From a Pain App?

Jamison, R. N., Jurcik, D. C., Edwards, R. R., Huang, C.-C., & Ross, E. L. (2017) · The Clinical Journal of Pain · doi:10.1097/ajp.0000000000000455 · Cited by 83 · see citing works

Important considerations for feasibility studies in physical activity research involving persons with multiple sclerosis: a scoping systematic review and case study

Learmonth, Y. C., & Motl, R. W. (2017) · Pilot and Feasibility Studies · doi:10.1186/s40814-017-0145-8 · Cited by 76 · see citing works

Movement-Pattern Training to Improve Function in People With Chronic Hip Joint Pain: A Feasibility Randomized Clinical Trial

Harris‐Hayes, M., Czuppon, S., Dillen, L. R. V., Steger-May, K., Sahrmann, S. A., Schootman, M., Salsich, G. B., Clohisy, J. C. F., & Mueller, M. J. (2016) · Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy · doi:10.2519/jospt.2016.6279 · Cited by 70 · see citing works

Preparing for what the reporting checklists will not tell you: the PREPARE Trial guide for planning clinical research to avoid research waste

Bandholm, T., Christensen, R., Thorborg, K., Treweek, S. P., & Henriksen, M. (2017) · British Journal of Sports Medicine · doi:10.1136/bjsports-2017-097527 · Cited by 65 · see citing works

Results of a feasibility randomised clinical trial on pain education for low back pain in Nepal: the Pain Education in Nepal-Low Back Pain (PEN-LBP) feasibility trial

Sharma, S., Jensen, M. P., Moseley, G. L., & Abbott, J. H. (2019) · BMJ Open · doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2018-026874 · Cited by 61 · see citing works

Combined ACL and Anterolateral Reconstruction Is Not Associated With a Higher Risk of Adverse Outcomes: Preliminary Results From the SANTI Randomized Controlled Trial

Sonnery‐Cottet, B., Pioger, C., Vieira, T. D., Franck, F., Kajetanek, C., Fayard, J., Thaunat, M., & Saithna, A. (2020) · Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine · doi:10.1177/2325967120918490 · Cited by 56 · see citing works

Virtual reality applied to physiotherapy: a review of current knowledge

Brepohl, P. C. A., & Leite, H. (2022) · Virtual Reality · doi:10.1007/s10055-022-00654-2 · Cited by 56 · see citing works

University–industry collaborations: an industry perspective

Giones, F. (2019) · Management Decision · doi:10.1108/md-11-2018-1182 · Cited by 49 · see citing works

A systematic mixed-methods review of interventions, outcomes and experiences for midwives and student midwives in work-related psychological distress

Pezaro, S., Clyne, W., & Fulton, E. A. (2017) · Midwifery · doi:10.1016/j.midw.2017.04.003 · Cited by 48 · see citing works

Feasibility of FitSurvivor: A technology‐enhanced group‐based fitness intervention for adolescent and young adult survivors of childhood cancer

Devine, K. A., Viola, A., Levonyan‐Radloff, K., Mackowski, N., Bozzini, B. N., Chandler, A. J., Xu, B., Ohman‐Strickland, P., Mayans, S., Farrar-Anton, A., et al. (2020) · Pediatric Blood & Cancer · doi:10.1002/pbc.28530 · Cited by 46 · see citing works

Application of Exercise Snacks across Youth, Adult and Clinical Populations: A Scoping Review

Weston, K. L., Little, J. P., Weston, M., McCreary, S., Kitchin, V., Gill, A. J., Niven, A. G., McNarry, M. A., & Mackintosh, K. A. (2025) · Sports Medicine - Open · doi:10.1186/s40798-025-00829-6 · Cited by 48 · see citing works

Feasibility, acceptability and effects of multimodal pelvic floor physical therapy for gynecological cancer survivors suffering from painful sexual intercourse: A multicenter prospective interventional study

Cyr, M., Dumoulin, C. L., Bessette, P., Pina, A. O. S., Gotlieb, W. H., Lapointe-Milot, K., Mayrand, M., & Morin, M. (2020) · Gynecologic Oncology · doi:10.1016/j.ygyno.2020.09.001 · Cited by 42 · see citing works

A Web-Based Mobile App With a Smartwatch to Support Social Engagement in Persons With Memory Loss: Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

McCarron, H. R., Zmora, R., & Gaugler, J. E. (2019) · JMIR Aging · doi:10.2196/13378 · Cited by 41 · see citing works

A randomized pilot study of mindfulness‐based stress reduction in a young adult cancer sample: Feasibility, acceptability, and changes in patient reported outcomes

Victorson, D. E., Murphy, K. M., Benedict, C., Horowitz, B., Maletich, C., Cordero, E., Salsman, J. M., Smith, K. N., & Sanford, S. D. (2020) · Psycho-Oncology · doi:10.1002/pon.5355 · Cited by 41 · see citing works

A randomized clinical trial of three prompting systems to teach tact relations

Cihon, J. H., Ferguson, J. L., Leaf, J. B., Milne, C. M., Leaf, R. B., & McEachin, J. J. (2019) · Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis · doi:10.1002/jaba.617 · Cited by 40 · see citing works

Evidence-Based Respiratory Care

HESS, D. R. (2021) · Respiratory Care · doi:10.4187/respcare.08950 · Cited by 39 · see citing works

Sport Intervention Programs (SIPs) to Improve Health and Social Inclusion in People with Intellectual Disabilities: A Systematic Review

Scifo, L., Borrego, C. C., Monteiro, D., Matošić, D., Feka, K., Bianco, A., & Alesi, M. (2019) · Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology · doi:10.3390/jfmk4030057 · Cited by 36 · see citing works

Implementing advance care planning in routine nursing home care: The development of the theory-based ACP+ program

Gilissen, J., Pivodic, L., Dael, A. W.-V., Gastmans, C., Stichele, R. V., Humbeeck, L. V., Deliëns, L., & den Block, L. V. (2019) · PLoS ONE · doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0223586 · Cited by 35 · see citing works

Pain-guided activity modification during treatment for patellar tendinopathy: a feasibility and pilot randomized clinical trial

Sprague, A. L., Couppé, C., Pohlig, R. T., Snyder‐Mackler, L., & Silbernagel, K. G. (2021) · Pilot and Feasibility Studies · doi:10.1186/s40814-021-00792-5 · Cited by 35 · see citing works

Combined exercise and transcranial direct current stimulation intervention for knee osteoarthritis: protocol for a pilot randomised controlled trial

Chang, W., Bennell, K. L., Hodges, P. W., Hinman, R. S., Liston, M. B., & Schabrun, S. M. (2015) · BMJ Open · doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2015-008482 · Cited by 35 · see citing works

Sample size estimation for cluster randomized controlled trials

Ribeiro, D. C., Milosavljevic, S., & Abbott, J. H. (2017) · Musculoskeletal Science and Practice · doi:10.1016/j.msksp.2017.10.002 · Cited by 34 · see citing works

Pain education for patients with non-specific low back pain in Nepal: protocol of a feasibility randomised clinical trial (PEN-LBP Trial)

Sharma, S., Jensen, M. P., Moseley, G. L., & Abbott, J. H. (2018) · BMJ Open · doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2018-022423 · Cited by 33 · see citing works

Exercise and Physical Therapy Interventions for Children with Ataxia: A Systematic Review

Hartley, H., Cassidy, E. E., Bunn, L. M., Kumar, R., Pizer, B. L., Lane, S., & Carter, B. (2019) · The Cerebellum · doi:10.1007/s12311-019-01063-z · Cited by 32 · see citing works

Mapping the Landscape of Digital Health Intervention Strategies: 25-Year Synthesis

Liu, S., Ma, J., Sun, M., Zhang, C., Gao, Y., & Xu, J. (2025) · Journal of Medical Internet Research · doi:10.2196/59027 · Cited by 34 · see citing works

Preventing stress-related ill health among newly registered nurses by supporting engagement in proactive behaviors: development and feasibility testing of a behavior change intervention

Frögéli, E., Rudman, A., Ljótsson, B., & Gustavsson, P. J. (2018) · Pilot and Feasibility Studies · doi:10.1186/s40814-017-0219-7 · Cited by 30 · see citing works

Feasibility of a self-help web-based intervention targeting young cancer patients with sexual problems and fertility distress

Wiklander, M., Strandquist, J., Obol, C. M., Eriksson, L. E., Winterling, J., Rodriguez‐Wallberg, K. A., Fugl-Meyer, K. S., Ahlgren, J., Ljungman, P. T., Lampic, C., et al. (2017) · Supportive Care in Cancer · doi:10.1007/s00520-017-3793-6 · Cited by 30 · see citing works

Feasibility and acceptability of a telehealth behavior change intervention for promoting physical activity and fruit and vegetable consumption among rural-living young adult cancer survivors

Price, J., & Brunet, J. (2021) · Journal of Psychosocial Oncology · doi:10.1080/07347332.2021.1896616 · Cited by 30 · see citing works

Feasibility of Cognitive-Motor Exergames in Geriatric Inpatient Rehabilitation: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Study

Altorfer, P., Adcock, M., de Bruin, E. D., Gräf, F., & Giannouli, E. (2021) · Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience · doi:10.3389/fnagi.2021.739948 · Cited by 30 · see citing works

Preliminary Effectiveness of mHealth App-Based Pelvic Floor Muscle Training among Pregnant Women to Improve Their Exercise Adherence: A Pilot Randomised Control Trial

Jaffar, A., Sidik, S. M., Foo, C. N., Muhammad, N. A., Manaf, R. A., & Suhaili, N. (2022) · International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health · doi:10.3390/ijerph19042332 · Cited by 29 · see citing works

Feasibility of progressive sit-to-stand training among older hospitalized patients

Pedersen, M. M., Petersen, J., Bean, J. F., Damkjær, L., Juul‐Larsen, H. G., Andersen, O., Beyer, N., & Bandholm, T. (2015) · PeerJ · doi:10.7717/peerj.1500 · Cited by 28 · see citing works

Comparing Error Correction to Errorless Learning: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Leaf, J. B., Cihon, J. H., Ferguson, J. L., Milne, C. M., Leaf, R. B., & McEachin, J. J. (2020) · The Analysis of Verbal Behavior · doi:10.1007/s40616-019-00124-y · Cited by 28 · see citing works

Psychological and physiological health outcomes of virtual reality-based mindfulness interventions: A systematic review and evidence mapping of empirical studies

Wieczorek, A., Schrank, F., Renner, K., & Wagner, M. O. (2024) · Digital Health · doi:10.1177/20552076241272604 · Cited by 30 · see citing works

Improving Clinical and Family Communication for Adult Child Caregivers of a Parent With a Blood Cancer: Single-Arm Pre-Post Pilot Intervention

Bylund, C. L., Wollney, E. N., Campbell‐Salome, G., Applebaum, A. J., Paige, S. R., DeGruccio, K., Weiss, E. S., Sae‐Hau, M., Arnold, J., Durante, D., et al. (2022) · JMIR Cancer · doi:10.2196/38722 · Cited by 26 · see citing works

Music therapy intervention in community-dwelling older adults with mild cognitive impairment: A pilot study

Domínguez-Chávez, C. J., Murrock, C. J., Guerrero, P. I. C., & Salazar-González, B. C. (2019) · Geriatric Nursing · doi:10.1016/j.gerinurse.2019.06.004 · Cited by 26 · see citing works

The Effect of Motor Imagery Practice on Elevé Performance in Adolescent Female Dance Students: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Abraham, A., Dunsky, A., & Dickstein, R. (2017) · Journal of Imagery Research in Sport and Physical Activity · doi:10.1515/jirspa-2016-0006 · Cited by 25 · see citing works

A Pilot Randomised Clinical Trial of a Novel Approach to Reduce Sedentary Behaviour in Care Home Residents: Feasibility and Preliminary Effects of the GET READY Study

Giné‐Garriga, M., Dall, P., Sandlund, M., Jerez‐Roig, J., CHASTIN, S. F. M., & Skelton, D. A. (2020) · International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health · doi:10.3390/ijerph17082866 · Cited by 25 · see citing works

Optimizing management of low back pain through the pain and disability drivers management model: A feasibility trial

Longtin, C., Décary, S., Cook, C. E., Martel, M. O., Lafrenaye, S., Carlesso, L. C., Naye, F., & Tousignant‐Laflamme, Y. (2021) · PLoS ONE · doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0245689 · Cited by 25 · see citing works

PRO-DEMET Randomized Controlled Trial on Probiotics in Depression—Pilot Study Results

Gawlik-Kotelnicka, O., Margulska, A., Skowrońska, A., & Strzelecki, D. (2023) · Nutrients · doi:10.3390/nu15061400 · Cited by 25 · see citing works

Together to end violence against women in Tanzania: Results of a pilot cluster randomized controlled trial to evaluate preliminary effectiveness of interpersonal and community level interventions to address intimate partner violence

Halim, N., Mzilangwe, E. S., Reich, N., Badi, L., Simmons, E., Servidone, M., Holmes, N. B., Kawemama, P., & Messersmith, L. J. (2019) · Global Public Health · doi:10.1080/17441692.2019.1609062 · Cited by 25 · see citing works

A complex intervention for multimorbidity in primary care: A feasibility study

Birke, H., Jacobsen, R., Jønsson, A. B. R., Guassora, A. D., Walther, M., Saxild, T., Laursen, J. T., Vall-Lamora, M. H. D., & Frølich, A. (2020) · Journal of Comorbidity · doi:10.1177/2235042x20935312 · Cited by 23 · see citing works

Placental site trophoblastic tumour: the value of transvaginal colour and pulsed Doppler sonography (TV-CDS) in its diagnosis: case report.

Bettencourt, E., Pinto, E., Abraul, E., Dinis, M., & Oliveira, C. F. D. (1997) · PubMed · Cited by 23 · see citing works

Telehealth coaching for rural-living young adult cancer survivors: A protocol

Price, J., & Brunet, J. (2019) · Health Education Journal · doi:10.1177/0017896919871328 · Cited by 20 · see citing works

Behavioural activation written self-help to improve mood, wellbeing and quality of life in people with dementia supported by informal carers (PROMOTE): a study protocol for a single-arm feasibility study

Farrand, P. A., Woodford, J., Llewellyn, D. J., Anderson, M. P., Venkatasubramanian, S., Ukoumunne, O. C., Adlam, A., & Dickens, C. M. (2016) · Pilot and Feasibility Studies · doi:10.1186/s40814-016-0083-x · Cited by 20 · see citing works

Feasibility of a dance and exercise with music programme on adults with intellectual disability

Martínez-Aldao, D., Lemos, R. I. M., Bouzas-Rico, S., & Ayán‐Pérez, C. (2019) · Journal of Intellectual Disability Research · doi:10.1111/jir.12585 · Cited by 20 · see citing works

Brief Exercise at Work (BE@Work): A Mixed-Methods Pilot Trial of a Workplace High-Intensity Interval Training Intervention

Burn, N., Weston, M., Atkinson, G., Graham, M., & Weston, K. L. (2021) · Frontiers in Sports and Active Living · doi:10.3389/fspor.2021.699608 · Cited by 19 · see citing works

Six weeks of resistance training (plus advice) vs advice only in hand osteoarthritis: A single-blind, randomised, controlled feasibility trial

Magni, N., McNair, P. J., & Rice, D. A. (2021) · Musculoskeletal Science and Practice · doi:10.1016/j.msksp.2021.102491 · Cited by 17 · see citing works

Testing the Feasibility, Acceptability, and Potential Efficacy of an Innovative Digital Mental Health Care Delivery Model Designed to Increase Access to Care: Open Trial of the Digital Clinic

Macrynikola, N., Chen, K., Lane, E., Nguyen, N. S., Pinto, J., Yen, S., & Torous, J. B. (2024) · JMIR Mental Health · doi:10.2196/65222 · Cited by 19 · see citing works

A feasibility cluster randomised controlled trial of a preschool obesity prevention intervention: ToyBox-Scotland

Malden, S., Reilly, J. J., Gibson, A., Bardid, F., Summerbell, C. D., Craemer, M. D., Cardon, G., Androutsos, O., Μanios, Y., & Hughes, A. R. (2019) · Pilot and Feasibility Studies · doi:10.1186/s40814-019-0521-7 · Cited by 17 · see citing works

Effects of mild‐intensity physical exercise on neurocognition in inpatients with schizophrenia: A pilot randomized controlled trial

Kurebayashi, Y., Mori, K., & Otaki, J. (2021) · Perspectives In Psychiatric Care · doi:10.1111/ppc.12896 · Cited by 19 · see citing works

Transcranial Direct-Current Stimulation as an Adjunct to Verb Network Strengthening Treatment in Post-stroke Chronic Aphasia: A Double-Blinded Randomized Feasibility Study

Matar, S. J., Newton, C., Sorinola, I. O., & Pavlou, M. (2022) · Frontiers in Neurology · doi:10.3389/fneur.2022.722402 · Cited by 17 · see citing works

THE INFLUENCE OF SENSORIMOTOR TRAINING MODALITIES ON BALANCE, STRENGTH, JOINT FUNCTION, AND PLANTAR FOOT SENSITIVITY IN RECREATIONAL ATHLETES WITH A HISTORY OF ANKLE SPRAIN: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED PILOT STUDY

Deußen, S., & Alfuth, M. (2018) · International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy · doi:10.26603/ijspt20180993 · Cited by 16 · see citing works

Feasibility of online self-administered cognitive training in moderate–severe brain injury

Sharma, B., Tomaszczyk, J. C., DAWSON, D. R., Turner, G. R., Colella, B., & Green, R. (2016) · Disability and Rehabilitation · doi:10.1080/09638288.2016.1195453 · Cited by 16 · see citing works

Safety, Feasibility, and Acceptability of Telemedicine for Hypertension in Primary Care: A Proof-of-concept and Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial (SATE-HT)

Wang, S., Leung, M. K. W., Leung, S.-Y., Han, J., Leung, W. L., Hui, E., Mihailidou, A. S., Tsoi, K. K., Wong, M. C. S., Wong, S. Y. S., et al. (2023) · Journal of Medical Systems · doi:10.1007/s10916-023-01933-4 · Cited by 16 · see citing works

A Feasibility Trial of an Online-Only, Family-Centered Preventive Intervention for Hispanics: e-Familias Unidas

Rojas, L. M., Bahamón, M., Lebron, C. N., Montero‐Zamora, P., Pardo, M., Wakefield, M., Tapia, M. I., Estrada, Y. A., Schwartz, S. J., & Pantin, H. M. (2021) · The Journal of Primary Prevention · doi:10.1007/s10935-020-00620-1 · Cited by 15 · see citing works

Evaluating the effects of dance on motor outcomes, non-motor outcomes, and quality of life in people living with Parkinson’s: a feasibility study

Carapellotti, A. M., Rodger, M. W. M., & Doumas, M. (2022) · Pilot and Feasibility Studies · doi:10.1186/s40814-022-00982-9 · Cited by 15 · see citing works

Conflict between Family Caregivers and Staff in Nursing Homes: Feasibility of the Daily Diary Method

Konnert, C. A., Speirs, C., & Mori, C. (2017) · Clinical Gerontologist · doi:10.1080/07317115.2017.1338323 · Cited by 15 · see citing works

Understanding rural-living young adult cancer survivors’ motivation during a telehealth behavior change intervention within a single-arm feasibility trial

Price, J., & Brunet, J. (2022) · Health Informatics Journal · doi:10.1177/14604582221075560 · Cited by 16 · see citing works

Surgical transversus abdominis plane block with liposomal bupivacaine at cesarean: a pilot randomized trial

Antony, K. M., McDonald, R. C., Gaston, L., Hetzel, S. B., & Li, Z. (2023) · American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology MFM · doi:10.1016/j.ajogmf.2023.101273 · Cited by 14 · see citing works

Trigger point dry needling, manual therapy and exercise versus manual therapy and exercise for the management of Achilles tendinopathy: a feasibility study

Koszalinski, A., Flynn, T. W., Hellman, M. A., & Cleland, J. A. (2020) · Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy · doi:10.1080/10669817.2020.1719299 · Cited by 14 · see citing works

Power Comparisons and Clinical Meaning of Outcome Measures in Assessing Treatment Effect in Cancer Cachexia: Secondary Analysis From a Randomized Pilot Multimodal Intervention Trial

Balstad, T. R., Brunelli, C., Pettersen, C. H. H., Schønberg, S. A., Skorpen, F., Fallon, M., Kaasa, S., Bye, A., Laird, B. J. A., Stene, G. B., et al. (2021) · Frontiers in Nutrition · doi:10.3389/fnut.2020.602775 · Cited by 15 · see citing works

Upper-lower limb and breathing exercise program for improving sleep quality and psychological status in multiple sclerosis: a pilot randomized controlled trial

Kezele, T. G., Trope, Z., Ahel, V., Ružić, N., Omrčen, H., Đudarić, L., & Fužinac-Smojver, A. (2021) · Brain Impairment · doi:10.1017/brimp.2021.17 · Cited by 14 · see citing works

Design a Clinical Research Protocol: Influence of Real-World Setting

Cimino, J., & Braun, C. (2023) · Healthcare · doi:10.3390/healthcare11162254 · Cited by 15 · see citing works

Guided internet-administered self-help to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression among adolescents and young adults diagnosed with cancer during adolescence (U-CARE: YoungCan): a study protocol for a feasibility trial

Ander, M., Wikman, A., Ljótsson, B., Grönqvist, H., Ljungman, G., Woodford, J., Lindahl Norberg, A., & von Essen, L. (2017) · BMJ Open · doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2016-013906 · Cited by 13 · see citing works

Optimising recruitment to the HAND-1 RCT feasibility study: integration of the QuinteT Recruitment Intervention (QRI)

Husbands, S., Elliott, D., Davis, T. R. C., Blazeby, J. M., Harrison, E., Montgomery, A. A., Sprange, K., Duley, L., Karantana, A., Hollingworth, W., et al. (2020) · Pilot and Feasibility Studies · doi:10.1186/s40814-020-00710-1 · Cited by 13 · see citing works

Tailored exercise and manual therapy versus standardised exercise for patients with shoulder subacromial pain: a feasibility randomised controlled trial (the Otago MASTER trial)

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Resistance Training With Ankle Weight Cuffs Is Feasible in Patients With Acute Exacerbation of COPD

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Feasibility and effectiveness of an integrative cardiac rehabilitation employing smartphone technology (I-CREST): a pilot randomized controlled trial

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The ParentingWell Learning Collaborative Feasibility Study: Training Adult Mental Health Service Practitioners in a Family-Focused Practice Approach

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Evaluation of a Healthy Checkout Lane “Nudge” on Grocery and Convenience Store Sales of a Price-Promoted Nutritious Food

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Behavioral Interventions to Improve Sleep Outcomes in Individuals With Multiple Sclerosis: A Systematic Review

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Mediterranean diet intervention among World Trade Center responders with post‐traumatic stress disorder: Feasibility and outcomes of a pilot randomized controlled trial

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Effects of training service dogs on service members with PTSD: A pilot-feasibility randomized study with mixed methods

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Podiatry Intervention Versus Usual General Practitioner Care for Symptomatic Radiographic Osteoarthritis of the First Metatarsophalangeal Joint: A Randomized Clinical Feasibility Study

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Evaluation of an Intergenerational and Technological Intervention for Loneliness: Protocol for a Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial

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Multimodal conservative management of arthrofibrosis after total knee arthroplasty compared to manipulation under anesthesia: a feasibility study with retrospective cohort comparison

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Digital Solution to Support Medication Adherence and Self-Management in Patients with Cancer (SAMSON): Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

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Feasibility of performing a multi-arm clinical trial examining the novel combination of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation and aerobic exercise for post-stroke depression

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Importancia del Estudio Piloto en un Proyecto de Intervención

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Intensified acute in-hospital physiotherapy for patients after hip fracture surgery: a pragmatic, randomized, controlled feasibility trial

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Examining a Digital Health Approach for Advancing Schizophrenia Illness Self-Management and Provider Engagement: Protocol for a Feasibility Trial

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Neuromuscular training after concussion to improve motor and psychosocial outcomes: A feasibility trial

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Older Adults’ Experience of an Exergaming Intervention to Improve Balance and Prevent Falls: A Nested Explanatory Qualitative Study

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A self-guided and monitored digital problem-solving intervention for patients with symptoms of depression or anxiety on the waiting list for treatment in routine psychiatric care: feasibility study

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Feasibility and implementation fidelity of a co-designed intervention to promote in-hospital mobility among older medical patients—the WALK-Copenhagen project (WALK-Cph)

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Suggestions in Hypnosis to Aid Pain Education (SHAPE) in People with Chronic Low-Back Pain: A Pilot Feasibility Randomized, Controlled Trial

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Pilot Study of the MAP Curriculum for Psychotherapy Competencies in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

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A pilot randomized controlled trial of a digital cannabis harm reduction intervention for young adults with first-episode psychosis who use cannabis

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Validity and Reliability Testing of the Adapted Foreign Language Classroom Anxiety Scale (FLCAS)

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Web-Based Guided Self-Help Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to Increase Self-Compassion and Psychological Flexibility in Psychology Undergraduates Suffering Emotional Distress: A Feasibility Study

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