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Small numbers, big decisions: guidance for sample size in pilot trials | Synapse

September 10, 2025BMJ2 citations

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Small numbers, big decisions: guidance for sample size in pilot trials

MLMartyn Lewis KBKieran Bromley RJRoyes Joseph

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A wide perspective is needed that embraces multi-objective decision processes

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