Conducting a pilot research study is like test-driving a new car. Pilot studies build preliminary evidence and allow for investigators to ensure everything runs smoothly before committing to an extensive, large-scale study.
If scientific research were like building a house, pilot studies would be the foundation. Their purpose is to establish solid evidence that will attract external support for large-scale studies. Clinical Futures at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is giving three investigators the tools that they need to get to start digging.
Winners chosen for the fall round of Clinical Futures’ Pilot Grant Program will focus on two projects that aim to have an impact on clinical decision-making.
