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Table 7 Interpretation of pilot study outcomes

From: A 12-month randomised pilot trial of the Alzheimer’s and music therapy study: a feasibility assessment of music therapy and physical activity in patients with mild-to-moderate Alzheimer’s disease

Outcomes

1. Stop: a main study is not feasible

2. Continue with study protocol modifications: main study is feasible but will require further modifications

3. Continue without modifications, but monitor carefully: main study is feasible but requires close attention

4. Continue without modifications: a main study is feasible and there is no further requirement to modify the protocol

  1. Four outcomes of a pilot study