Table 3 Proportion of studies with key reporting characteristics (n = 111)
From: The reporting of pilot and feasibility studies in the top dental specialty journals is suboptimal
Reporting characteristic | Percent of studies (95% confidence interval) |
|---|---|
Used the terms “pilot” or “feasibility” in their titles | 74.8% (65.6–82.5%) |
Stated there is a need for a future trial | 82.9% (74.6–89.4%) |
Stated intent to pursue funding for or proceed to a larger trial | 9.0% (4.4–15.9%) |
Stated potential amendments to the design or implementation of the trial | 52.3% (42.6–61.8%) |
Did not report any hypothesis testing | 2.25% (1.51–3.14%) |
Reported hypothesis testing while cautioning readers on the generalizability of the results | 24.3% (16.7–33.4%) |
Reported hypothesis testing without cautioning readers on the generalizability of the results | 53.2% (43.4–62.7%) |