Table 3 Summary overview of how the pilot may inform a future definitive trial
Pilot study-feasibility and acceptability of: | Informing a future RCT |
|---|---|
Intervention content & delivery | Intervention content and modes of delivery finalised |
Participant recruitment | An optimal participant recruitment strategy identified |
Training requirements | Research, facilitator and older adult training requirements determined |
Standard operating procedures (SOPs) | SOPs developed for all study processes |
Data collection tools (quantitative & qualitative) | Quantitative secondary outcome measurement tools, economic data collection tools and qualitative interview guides confirmed |
Fidelity assessment procedures | Fidelity assessment procedures finalised |
FITBIT | Feasibility and acceptability of using Fitbit with people with dementia confirmed |
RCT protocol | RCT protocol developed |