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Table 1 Progression criteria for feasibility metrics

From: Feasibility and usability of remote transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) for self-regulation in children with autism: protocol for a randomized controlled pilot study

 

GO–proceed with RCT

AMEND–proceed with changes

STOP–do not proceed unless changes are possible

Recruitment target

n = 46

n = 36–45

n < 36

Adherence

 ≥ 90% of tDCS sessions are completed by participants who complete all assessments

70–89% of tDCS sessions are completed by participants who complete all assessments

 < 70% of tDCS sessions are completed by participants who complete all assessments

Participant retention

 ≥ 90% retention

80–89% retention

 < 80% retention

Optional MRI target

 ≥ 20% of participants have successful MRIs in each group

10–19% of participants have successful MRIs in each group

 < 10% of participants have successful MRIs in each group