Pilot trials have a key role in preparing for definitive randomized trials, yet determining their sample size remains a common challenge. This article provides practical guidance, methods, and tools—including step-by-step examples, sample size tables, and statistical code—for calculating and justifying sample sizes in external randomized pilot trials.
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