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. 2018 Sep 21;8(9):e022382. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-022382

Table 4.

Internal pilot to main trial progression rules

Criteria Scenario 3 Scenario 2 Scenario 1
% of internal pilot sample size target (180 patients) recruited <65% 65%–79% ≥80%
Intervention engagement
(% participants who access e-coachER at least once)
<65% 65%–79% ≥80%
Proposed action No progression Discuss with Trial Steering Committee and funder about progression and resources needed to achieve target. Proceed to full trial.