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Editorial
. 2018 Feb 2:24:4.
doi: 10.1186/s40409-018-0142-2. eCollection 2018.

Introducing the CONSORT extension to pilot trials: enhancing the design, conduct and reporting of pilot or feasibility trials

Luciana P F Abbade  1 , Joelcio F Abbade  2 , Lehana Thabane  3   4
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Editorial

Introducing the CONSORT extension to pilot trials: enhancing the design, conduct and reporting of pilot or feasibility trials

Luciana P F Abbade et al. J Venom Anim Toxins Incl Trop Dis. .

Abstract

This editorial provides a brief overview of the importance of pilot or feasibility trials or studies, the challenges with current practices in their conduct and reporting, an introduction to the Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials (CONSORT) extension to pilot trials aimed at improving their reporting, along with some key resources on aspects related to pilot and feasibility studies.

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