The phrase "based on pilot studies" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to conclusions, findings, or decisions that are derived from preliminary research or experiments.
Example: "The new policy recommendations are based on pilot studies conducted over the past year."
Alternatives: "derived from preliminary studies" or "informed by initial research."
Based on pilot studies, 5 mice per group were used for data analysis to provide an 80% power to attain a P-value of 0.02.
That surcharge is based on pilot studies of energy usage conducted in the 1990s, DeCrappeo says.
Based on pilot studies [15], the thus derived composite index determines the probability of malignancy within a tissue voxel.
To verify that changes in cAMP levels could be detected using these methods, RAW cells were incubated with forskolin for 20 min or EdTx for 3 h (based on pilot studies showing that these incubation times yielded maximal increases in cAMP) in the presence or absence of an opsonized phagocytic target (Figure 1A).
Doses were based on pilot studies.
The number of injections used in our study was based on pilot studies and previous studies.
Sample size was based on pilot study results showing a 9-point improvement in MLHF scores over 3-months with the intervention [ 15].
We assumed an intra-cluster correlation coefficient (ICC) of 0.05 based on pilot study data, and collection of the primary outcome for 80%% of participants.
Based on pilot study results, the 1-year time horizon was selected for the acute health states because some participants seemed resistant to trading time in the 6-month TTO, which resulted in a ceiling effect.
The majority of telephone calls were made between 6 pm and 9 pm based on pilot study results showing that highest contact rates with householders were obtained within this time period.
The trial sample size (N = 220) was calculated based on pilot study data to ensure there will be sufficient statistical power to detect differences across several patient important outcomes, including pain, function, and quality of life.
