A randomized pilot trial is a small-scale study conducted to test the feasibility and effectiveness of a research intervention before launching a larger, more comprehensive trial. This type of trial randomly assigns participants to different intervention groups to evaluate the impact of the intervention on the study outcomes. The primary goal of a randomized pilot trial is to gather preliminary data on the intervention's feasibility, acceptability, and potential effects on study outcomes to inform the design and implementation of a larger trial. These studies typically involve a smaller sample size and shorter duration than full-scale trials, making them a cost-effective way to assess the feasibility and potential impact of an intervention before investing resources in a larger study.