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Pilot and Feasibility Studies
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ISSN 2055-5784 · BMC · 1,737 articles in the index
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Addressing co-occurring chronic pain and obesity simultaneously in a behavioral intervention: a pilot trial
Abstract Background Chronic musculoskeletal pain and overweight/obesity are comorbid conditions that negatively impact each other, yet interventions targeting this comorbidity are limited. This study evaluated the feasibility and acceptability of an integrated weight and pain management…
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Implementing a peer navigation program for individuals with serious mental illness in the criminal legal system: insights and lessons learned
Abstract Background Peer-provided services play a crucial role in healthcare delivery across health care issues. This study describes the process of implementing a peer navigation program called mentoring and peer support (MAPS) for individuals with serious mental illness (SMI) reentering the…
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Development and testing of a sports intervention (Girls PLAY)to promote physical activity among rural girls: a feasibility study protocol
Abstract Background Few United States youth meet physical activity (PA) guidelines, with notable gender, racial/ethnic, and geographic disparities. Sport is one of the best strategies for increasing PA levels, yet girls drop out at a higher rate than boys, and both rural and Hispanic girls…
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Engagement of coMmunity through Participatory learning and action for cOntrol and preVEntion of Type 2 Diabetes and its Risk factors (EMPOWER-D): protocol for a feasibility cluster randomised controlled trial in urban Pakistan
Abstract Background Diabetes is a rapidly growing non-communicable disease globally, with 360 million out of 537 million affected adults residing in urban centres in 2021. In Pakistan, the situation is alarming, with diabetes prevalence alone exceeding 28.3% in urban areas, placing significant…
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Protocol for a feasibility and acceptability trial of Bloom, a co-produced and co-facilitated parent group to enhance the quality of life and well-being of young autistic children
Abstract Background The autistic and autism communities have identified improving the quality of life and well-being of autistic people as a key priority. Despite this, to date, there are no evidence-based supports for autistic children which specifically focus on improvements in these areas. This…
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Community health workers serving Veterans with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a pilot intervention development and feasibility study
Abstract Background Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) causes significant morbidity and mortality and is a substantial burden on healthcare systems. Disease self-management programs can reduce symptoms, lower hospitalizations, and improve patient quality of life. We adapted and piloted a…
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A feasibility study of the effects of concurrent transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on mindfulness training in adults living with overweight or obesity: the MINDED trial protocol
Abstract Background This study protocol describes the use of two brain-directed treatments, i.e. mindfulness training (MT) and transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), as interventions for obesity-related behaviours (e.g. food craving, over-eating). Individually, mindfulness and tDCS are…
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Training caregivers to screen for relapse among children who have recovered from severe acute malnutrition: study protocol for a feasibility trial
Abstract Background Children with severe acute malnutrition (SAM) have a high risk of mortality and morbidity. After recovery from an initial episode of SAM, the risk of relapse can be high, although estimates vary across settings. Post-recovery surveillance for relapsed SAM in Burkina Faso…
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Oral nutritional supplements for older hip fracture patients at nutritional risk (NUTRI-MUSCLES)—a feasibility trial for a two-armed RCT
Abstract Background Malnutrition is prevalent in older hip fracture patients and increases the risk of postoperative complications and loss of physical function. Adequate energy and protein intake during rehabilitation can enhance recovery but treatment can be challenging. The primary objective was…
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Feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effects of PATH FOR timely transfer of geriatric HIP fracture patients from hospital to rehabilitation to home (PATH4HIP): a mixed methods study
Abstract Background Hip fractures represent sentinel events in older adults’ lives that can lead to a loss of function and permanent disability. Our team developed an evidence-based pathway intervention: PATH FOR timely transfer of geriatric HIP fracture patients from hospital to rehabilitation to…
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UniVRse: protocol for a pilot randomised controlled trial of virtual reality cognitive-behaviour therapy for students with social anxiety
Abstract Background Social anxiety is prevalent amongst university students. Cognitive-behaviour therapy (CBT), and graded exposure techniques in particular, is an effective intervention for social anxiety. However, there are a number of barriers preventing the delivery of CBT to students who are…
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Recruitment of individuals into a type 2 diabetes prevention program: the relative effectiveness and cost of different recruitment strategies used for the randomised controlled trial testing an Australian Lifestyle Change Program (AUS2PREVENT)
Abstract Background Governments worldwide consider randomised controlled trials (RCTs) as the accepted gold standard design to evaluate healthcare interventions. However, enrolling participants into RCTs can be challenging, with recruitment processes serving as a crucial determinant of any clinical…
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A pilot randomised controlled trial of the Spinal Cord Injury and You (SCI&U) online peer health coaching self-management program
Abstract Background The Spinal Cord Injury and You (SCI&U) intervention aims to improve self-management skills for persons living with SCI using a web-based, peer health-coaching model. This study assessed feasibility of a future definitive trial of SCI&U, specifically feasibility of recruitment…
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Study protocol of a pilot randomised controlled trial examining massed culturally adapted Problem Management Plus (PM +) in South Africa
Abstract Background Problem Management Plus (PM +) is a low-intensity psychological intervention developed by the World Health Organization to reduce psychological distress, particularly in settings with limited access to mental health care. To date, PM + has not been culturally adapted for the…
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ENabling VISions And Growing Expectations (ENVISAGE): Co-development and feasibility of an “integrated” version of ENVISAGE for service providers and parents of children with neurodevelopmental disabilities
Abstract Introduction This paper reports on the first two phases of a three-phase project to develop and evaluate an “integrated” iteration of ENabling VISions And Growing Expectations (ENVISAGE). ENVISAGE is a validated online 5-week program grounded in strengths-based and family-centred…
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INTERPRETing to increase access to PSYcho-oncology care (INTERPRET-PSY) for cancer patients with limited English proficiency: study protocol for a pilot randomized controlled trial
Abstract Background People with cancer who have limited English proficiency (LEP) are at high risk for poor mental health outcomes in survivorship as they face cultural, linguistic, and mobility-related barriers to accessing psychosocial care. Telemental health interventions can be of great utility…
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Feasibility and proof-of-concept of a combined resilience and social connection intervention for adolescents and young adults with cancer: a pilot randomized trial protocol
Abstract Background Adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with cancer experience deficits in social connection that persist into survivorship; currently, few interventions target this unmet need. The current article describes the protocol for a pilot, parallel-group randomized controlled trial of a…
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Growing Healthy Hearts: a pilot randomized controlled trial of a digitally delivered gardening, cooking, and Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet intervention for adults with cardiovascular risk factors
Abstract Background Fruit and vegetable gardening (herein referred to as gardening) is positively associated with two behavioral risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD), diet and physical activity. Since gardeners often report enjoying the activity, an intervention that fosters enjoyment…
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Immersive physical and occupational therapy in the neonatal intensive care unit: a non-randomized comparative cohort trial protocol
Abstract Background Infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) benefit most from occupational therapy (OT) and physical therapy (PT) when delivered at high frequencies. However, implementing these recommendations in clinical practice remains challenging. This study will investigate the…
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FOR-HEALTH: study protocol for a randomized controlled feasibility trial of Structured Health Dialogues to improve lifestyle habits and metabolic health in forensic psychiatric inpatients
Abstract Background People with severe mental illness demonstrate markedly reduced life expectancy, largely due to preventable cardiometabolic disease. This burden is particularly pronounced in compulsory forensic psychiatric care, where prolonged inpatient stays, restrictive environments, and…
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