We wonder whether this article was written to justify what turns out to be an unsound decision, considering the move by other agencies to proceed with a pilot cholera vaccination campaign (4 ).
Indeed, considering the epidemiology of dysferlinopathies (approximately 1/400,000) [ 2], the preference was to proceed with a pilot study in which each patient was considered his or her own control.
The development of the observation instrument has proceeded in (1) a pilot study in which we developed and evaluated the observation instrument, and (2) a subsequent study to assess preliminary validity of the observation instrument for diabetes-specific situations [ 3].1.
In keeping with their advice (30), along with advice from Campbell and colleagues (7), prior to even proceeding to pilot studies, we conducted several small feasibility studies with input from the various stakeholders to determine the feasibility of an RCT, what the essential elements ought to be, and how well-received such a study might be.
Thabane et al [ 5] recommend that explicit criteria indicating that a subsequent trial is feasible should be stated: they describe the criteria set out in advance for proceeding from the pilot to the main Prophylaxis of Thromboembolism in Critical Care Trial (PROTECT) [ 62], also reviewed by Arnold et al [ 3].
Anne's education as a pilot proceeded in the intervals of flying with Charles on route surveys for budding American airline companies and attending exhibitions in which he often starred.
Is there still an appetite?" Whether to proceed without pilot cooperation "would have to be part of the discussion," the person said.
Is there still an appetite?" Whether to proceed without pilot cooperation "would have to be part of the discussion," The Times cited a person familiar with negotiations as saying.
Before proceeding to the actual experiments, a pilot test was conducted, in which a list of 375 verbs was shown to ten participants who were not involved in the main experiments.
It says it will be proceeding with the pilots and launched its own attack on the RCN, claiming they had not yet satisfactorily answered the criticisms aimed at the organisation by the Stafford Hospital public inquiry.
