Table 1 Descriptive features of trials and disciplines represented amongst trial investigators
Trial feature | Valid N | Yes n (%) | No n (%) | Not known n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Trial had pilot study | 114 | 60 (53) | 41 (36) | 13 (11) |
•Was pilot funded? | 60 | 35 (58) | 4 (7) | 21 (35) |
•Was there a change in recruitment strategy because of pilot study? | 60 | 32 (53) | 5 (8) | 23 (39) |
Trial co-ordinated from trials unit | 114 | 89 (78) | 25 (22) | Â |
Trial had dedicated trial manager | 114 | 86 (75) | 14 (12) | 14 (12) |
Trial had paid local staff available | 114 | 61 (54) | 31 (27) | 22 (19) |
Disciplines | 113* | Â | Â | Â |
   Multidisciplinary |  | 104 (92) | 9 (8) |  |
   Consumer |  | - | 113 (100) |  |
   Economics |  | 66 (58) | 47 (42) |  |
   HSR |  | 35 (31) | 78 (69) |  |
   Medical/Dentist |  | 109 (96) | 4 (3) |  |
   Nursing |  | 22 (19) | 91 (80) |  |
   Statistics |  | 83 (73) | 30 (26) |  |
   Other |  | 17 (15) | 96 (85) |  |