I have a couple studies that were classed as pilot RCTs that I'm not sure if they are suitable to be critiqued using the Risk of Bias tool (Cochrane) for a systematic review. My concern is the size of the trials, although they do have a good method.. for example:
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I've done some readying into the Cochrane Risk of Bias exclusion & defining terms but the document does not mention low powered RCTs (specifically the pilot or feasibility RCTs) - link: https://epoc.cochrane.org/sites/epoc.cochrane.org/files/public/uploads/Resources-for-authors2017/what_study_designs_should_be_included_in_an_epoc_review.pdf
I'd appreciate your valued expertise on this matter. Many thanks!
Dear Dania Ghani. Yes there is an updated version 2 of the Cochrane risk of bias tool (RoB 2) for the critique of feasibility RCTs. The tool is easy to use for it has a guiding document to assist you carry out the critiquing exercise. Look it out on line. Thanks
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