Sample size and precision

Justify information needed for decisions

Choose information needs for the feasibility measures. Report interval uncertainty and operational assumptions; an arbitrary small sample or a definitive efficacy power calculation is not a substitute for this rationale.

Flow diagram

Sample size and precisionF1.S1Define required feasibilityinformationF1.S2Set precision targetsF1.S3Evaluate information scenariosF1.S4Assess operational feasibilityF1.S5Document selected rationaleF1.N1Feasibility precision scenariosMeasureExpectedvaluePrecisiontargetMethodRequired NSourceF1.S0 Start flowSample size and precisionF1.S999 End flowEnd flow

Steps

Define required feasibility information

Specify estimates needed for progression and later-study planning.

Set precision targets

Justify intervals for feasibility rates or other measures.

Evaluate information scenarios

Consider recruitment availability, attrition and measurement uncertainty.

Assess operational feasibility

Balance information with resources and study constraints.

Document selected rationale

Record verified calculation method and limitations; do not default to efficacy power.

Sample size and precision

End flow

Tables and supporting information

Feasibility precision scenarios

Feasibility precision scenariosMeasureExpectedvaluePrecisiontargetMethodRequired NSource

Keep all numeric assumptions and outputs empty until entered and verified.

Sources