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I Introduction to Randomized Controlled Trials |
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1 | (8) |
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3 | (6) |
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1.1 Historical Background |
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1.3 Organization of the Handbook |
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II Analytic Methods for Randomized Controlled Trials |
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2 Binary and Ordinal Outcomes |
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11 | (2) |
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2.2 Analysis of 2 × 2 Contingency Tables |
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2.3 Analysis of R x C Contingency Tables |
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17 | (3) |
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2.4 Analysis of Stratified 2 × 2 Contingency Tables |
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20 | (2) |
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2.5 Regression Models for Binary Outcomes |
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2.5.1 Logistic regression |
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2.5.2 Estimation and inference for logistic regression |
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26 | (1) |
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2.5.3 Exact logistic regression |
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27 | (1) |
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28 | (1) |
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2.6 Regression Models for Ordinal Outcomes |
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2.6.1 Proportional odds model |
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29 | (4) |
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2.6.2 Some alternative models for ordinal outcomes |
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33 | (1) |
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2.7 Adjustment for Baseline Response |
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37 | (4) |
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41 | (4) |
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42 | (3) |
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45 | (18) |
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3.2 The t-Test (One Population) |
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46 | (1) |
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3.3 The t-Test (Two Populations) |
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3.5.2 Wilcoxon signed rank test |
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3.7.2 Inference for linear regression |
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58 | (1) |
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3.7.4 Nonlinear regression |
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4.3 Mathematical Fundamentals |
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64 | (3) |
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64 | (2) |
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66 | (1) |
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4.3.3 Censoring and observed data |
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4.4 Estimation of Survival Distribution |
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68 | (2) |
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70 | (3) |
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4.7 Informative Censoring |
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73 | (2) |
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75 | (6) |
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77 | (4) |
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81 | (16) |
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81 | (1) |
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5.2 Regression Analysis of Simple Count Data |
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82 | (4) |
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5.2.1 Poisson regression for count |
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83 | (1) |
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5.2.2 Negative binomial regression for count |
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84 | (1) |
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5.2.3 Poisson and negative binomial regression for rate |
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5.2.4 Other models for simple count data |
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5.3 Regression Analysis of Correlated Count Data: Likelihood-Based Approaches |
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5.3.1 Maximum pseudo-likelihood estimation for the Poisson model |
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87 | (1) |
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5.3.2 Maximum likelihood estimation for the Poisson model |
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88 | (1) |
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5.3.3 Maximum likelihood estimation for the negative binomial model |
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88 | (1) |
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5.4 Regression Analysis of Correlated Count Data: Distribution-Free Approaches |
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5.4.1 Conditional estimating equation method |
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5.4.2 Unconditional estimating equation method |
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90 | (2) |
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5.4.3 Analysis of the National Cooperative Gallstone Study |
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5.5 Discussion and Concluding Remarks |
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92 | (5) |
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93 | (4) |
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97 | (20) |
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6.2 Generalized Linear Models |
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98 | (1) |
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6.3 Generalized Estimating Equations |
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98 | (4) |
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99 | (1) |
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6.3.2 Asymptotic properties |
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99 | (1) |
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6.3.4 Model selection criterion in GEE |
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101 | (1) |
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6.4 Generalized Linear Mixed Models |
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6.4.2 Population average versus subject-specific model |
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6.4.3 Estimation procedures |
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6.4.3.1 Marginal likelihood |
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103 | (1) |
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6.4.3.2 Conditional likelihood |
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104 | (1) |
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6.5 Test Statistics Under Randomization |
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104 | (3) |
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6.5.2 Score-type test for GEE under randomization |
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6.5.3 Score test for GLMMs under randomization |
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6.6 Handling Missing Data in Clinical Trials |
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6.6.1 Missing data in GEE |
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108 | (1) |
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6.6.2 Missing data in GLMMs |
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108 | (1) |
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109 | (8) |
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113 | (4) |
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117 | (20) |
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7.1.1 Recurrent event data |
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117 | (1) |
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7.1.2 Data from a cystic fibrosis Trial |
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118 | (1) |
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7.2 Notation and Model Formulation |
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7.2.1 Analysis considerations with recurrent event data |
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119 | (1) |
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7.2.2 Methods based on rate and mean functions |
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120 | (3) |
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7.2.3 Censoring, Likelihood, and Marginal Methods |
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7.2.4 Assessment based on exacerbations in cystic fibrosis |
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124 | (2) |
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7.3 Sample Size Based on Proportional Rate Functions |
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126 | (2) |
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7.3.1 Derivations under a negative binomial model |
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126 | (2) |
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7.3.2 Illustrative sample size calculation |
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128 | (1) |
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7.4 Other Considerations in Recurrent Event Analyses |
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128 | (4) |
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7.4.1 Issues regarding causal inference |
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128 | (1) |
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7.4.2 Marginal multivariate failure times models |
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129 | (1) |
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7.4.3 Adaptive two-stage sample size estimation |
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130 | (1) |
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7.4.4 Recurrent and terminal events |
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131 | (1) |
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132 | (5) |
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132 | (1) |
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133 | (4) |
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III Design of Randomized Controlled Trials |
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139 | (24) |
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140 | (1) |
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140 | (5) |
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8.2.1 Example 1: An AB/BA design |
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141 | (1) |
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8.2.2 Example 2: A design in three treatments, three periods, and six sequences |
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141 | (1) |
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8.2.3 Example 3: An incomplete blocks design with fewer periods than treatments |
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142 | (2) |
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8.2.4 Example 4: A replicate cross-over design with more periods than treatments |
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144 | (1) |
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8.2.5 Example 5: A replicate bioequivalence study comparing two formulations in four periods |
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145 | (1) |
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8.3 General Considerations |
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145 | (1) |
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8.3.1 Phase of drug development |
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145 | (1) |
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8.3.2 Suitable indications |
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145 | (1) |
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146 | (4) |
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8.4.1 Models for cross-over trials |
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146 | (1) |
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8.4.2 Patient effects and variance structures |
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147 | (1) |
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148 | (1) |
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8.4.4 Residual degrees of freedom and error estimation |
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148 | (2) |
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150 | (5) |
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8.5.1 Basic estimator approach |
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150 | (2) |
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8.5.2 Two-sample t-test approach |
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152 | (1) |
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8.5.3 Linear and mixed models |
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152 | (1) |
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8.5.4 Testing for carry-over |
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153 | (1) |
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8.5.5 8.5.5 An unbiased estimate of the treatment effect |
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154 | (1) |
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8.5.6 The two-stage procedure |
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154 | (1) |
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8.6.3 Planning the sample size |
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157 | (1) |
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158 | (1) |
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159 | (1) |
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159 | (4) |
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9.2 Different Usages of Factorial Designs |
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164 | (6) |
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9.2.1 Efficiency of confirmatory trials: Evaluation of more than one Intervention in a single study - |
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165 | (1) |
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9.2.2 Screening trials: Developing multicomponent interventions |
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166 | (3) |
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9.2.3 Situations where factorial designs are not suitable |
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169 | (1) |
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9.3 Full Factorial Designs: A Theoretical Background |
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170 | (4) |
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9.4 Fractional Factorial Designs |
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174 | (2) |
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176 | (3) |
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9.6 Follow-up Studies: Developing Multicomponent Interventions |
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179 | (1) |
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9.7 Power and Sample Size Considerations |
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180 | (4) |
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184 | (7) |
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185 | (6) |
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10 Cluster Randomized Designs |
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191 | (24) |
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10.1 What is a Cluster Randomized Trial? |
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191 | (1) |
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10.2 The Problem of Clustering |
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192 | (2) |
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194 | (2) |
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10.4 The Intra-Cluster Correlation Coefficient and the Design Effect |
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196 | (2) |
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10.5 Baseline and Other Adjustments |
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198 | (1) |
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10.6 Robust Standard Errors |
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199 | (2) |
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201 | (2) |
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10.8 Generalized Estimating Equations (GEE) Models |
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203 | (1) |
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10.9 Stepped Wedge Designs |
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204 | (2) |
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10.10 Sample Size Estimation |
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206 | (2) |
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10.11 Practical Problems of Cluster Randomized Trials |
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208 | (7) |
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210 | (5) |
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11 Randomization, Stratification, and Outcome-Adaptive Allocation |
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215 | (28) |
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215 | (3) |
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11.2 Simple and Restricted Randomization |
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218 | (7) |
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11.3 Stratified and Covariate-Adaptive Randomization |
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225 | (8) |
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11.4 Outcome-Adaptive Randomization |
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233 | (3) |
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236 | (7) |
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238 | (5) |
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12 Background to Sample Size Calculations |
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244 | (1) |
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244 | (2) |
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12.2.1 Parallel group trials |
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244 | (1) |
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245 | (1) |
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246 | (16) |
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12.3.1 Superiority trials |
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246 | (1) |
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12.3.1 Parallel group trials |
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247 | (1) |
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12.3.2 Equivalence trials |
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251 | (2) |
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12.3.2 Parallel group trials |
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253 | (2) |
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12.3.3 Non-inferiority trials |
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259 | (1) |
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12.3.3 Parallel group trials |
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259 | (1) |
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12.4.1 Superiority trials |
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262 | (1) |
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12.4.1 Parallel group trials |
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262 | (2) |
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264 | (1) |
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12.4.2 Equivalence trials |
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269 | (1) |
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12.4.2 Parallel group trials |
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269 | (1) |
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270 | (1) |
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12.4.3 Non-inferiority trials |
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270 | (1) |
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12.4.3 Parallel group trials |
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270 | (1) |
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271 | (1) |
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13 Sample Size Estimation and Power Analysis: Time to Event Data |
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275 | (26) |
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275 | (1) |
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13.2 Methods for Sample Size Estimation and Power Analysis |
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276 | (3) |
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13.2.1 Approaches relating to acquisition of events |
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276 | (1) |
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13.2.2 Estimation of required number of events: no accounting of other design parameters |
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277 | (1) |
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13.2.3 Estimation of required number of events: with accounting of other design parameters |
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278 | (1) |
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279 | (14) |
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13.3.1 Rare events with non-proportional hazard ratio |
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279 | (1) |
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13.3.1 The study as designed |
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279 | (1) |
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13.3.1 The study as it unfolded |
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279 | (1) |
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13.3.1 Insights gleaned from the study |
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280 | (1) |
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13.3.1 Alternative strategies |
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281 | (1) |
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13.3.1 Alternative strategy example |
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282 | (2) |
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284 | (5) |
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13.3.3 A diabetes noninferiority study |
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289 | (4) |
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13.4 Special Topics and Recent Developments |
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293 | (8) |
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13.4.1 Treatment effects beyond hazard ratios |
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293 | (1) |
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13.4.2 Sample size re-estimation |
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294 | (3) |
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297 | (4) |
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14 Sample Size Estimation and Power Analysis: Longitudinal Data |
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301 | (14) |
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301 | (1) |
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14.2 Generalized Estimating Equations (GEE) Method |
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302 | (3) |
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14.2.1 Continuous outcome variable case |
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303 | (1) |
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14.2.2 Binary outcome variable case |
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304 | (1) |
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14.3 Power Analysis and Sample Size Estimation |
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305 | (2) |
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14.3.1 Continuous outcome variable case |
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306 | (1) |
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14.3.2 Binary outcome variable case |
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306 | (1) |
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14.4 Modelling Missing Pattern and Correlation Structure |
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307 | (1) |
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308 | (1) |
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14.4.2 Correlation structure |
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308 | (1) |
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308 | (2) |
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14.5.1 Labor pain study (Continuous outcome case) |
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309 | (1) |
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14.5.2 Design of an RCT based on GENISOS (binary outcome case) |
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309 | (1) |
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310 | (5) |
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311 | (4) |
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IV Monitoring of Randomized Controlled Trials |
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315 | (80) |
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15 Group Sequential Methods |
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317 | (22) |
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15.1 Group Sequential Methods |
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317 | (12) |
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15.1.1 A unified framework |
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318 | (6) |
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324 | (5) |
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15.2 The Effect of Monitoring on Power |
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329 | (1) |
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15.3 Futility/Stochastic Curtailment |
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330 | (4) |
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15.4 Problems with Post-Trial Inference |
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334 | (1) |
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335 | (4) |
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336 | (3) |
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16 Sample Size Re-Estimation |
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339 | (32) |
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339 | (3) |
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16.2 Nuisance Parameter Based Sample Size Re-Estimation |
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342 | (14) |
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16.2.1 Sample size re-estimation for normal data |
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342 | (1) |
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16.2.1 Motivating example |
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342 | (1) |
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16.2.1 Statistical model and sample size re-estimation |
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342 | (1) |
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16.2.1 Unblinded nuisance parameter estimation |
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343 | (1) |
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16.2.1 Blinded nuisance parameter estimation |
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344 | (1) |
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16.2.1 Comparison of sample size re-estimation procedures |
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345 | (4) |
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16.2.2 Sample size re-estimation for count data |
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349 | (1) |
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16.2.2 Motivating example |
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350 | (1) |
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16.2.2 Negative binomial outcomes |
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351 | (1) |
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16.2.3 Further issues and recent developments |
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352 | (1) |
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16.2.3 Non-inferiority trials |
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352 | (1) |
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16.2.3 Controlling the type I error rate |
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353 | (1) |
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16.2.3 Size of the internal pilot study |
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353 | (1) |
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354 | (1) |
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16.2.3 Other endpoints and more complex designs |
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355 | (1) |
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16.2.3 Incorporating historical data into the sample size re-estimation |
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356 | (1) |
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16.3 Effect-Based Sample Size Re-Estimation |
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356 | (6) |
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16.3.1 Controlling the type I error rate |
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357 | (4) |
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16.3.2 Sample size adaptation |
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361 | (1) |
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16.3.3 Further issues and recent developments |
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361 | (1) |
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362 | (9) |
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363 | (1) |
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371 | (1) |
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372 | (6) |
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17.2.1 The combination testing principle |
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373 | (2) |
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17.2.2 The closed testing principle |
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375 | (1) |
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17.2.3 Adaptive designs for multiple hypotheses |
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375 | (2) |
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17.2.4 Assessing the performance of an adaptive design |
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377 | (1) |
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17.3 Treatment Arm Selection Designs |
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378 | (4) |
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378 | (2) |
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17.3.2 Binary and survival endpoints |
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380 | (2) |
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382 | (1) |
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17.4 Population Enrichment Designs |
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382 | (4) |
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383 | (2) |
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17.4.2 Effect specification |
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385 | (1) |
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17.4.3 Binary and survival endpoints |
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385 | (1) |
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386 | (1) |
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17.5 Discussion and Further Developments |
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387 | (1) |
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388 | (7) |
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V Practical Issues in Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials |
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397 | (26) |
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18.1 Error Rates in Multiple Comparisons |
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398 | (1) |
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18.2 Principles of Multiple Testing |
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399 | (2) |
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18.2.1 Partitioning principle |
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400 | (1) |
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18.2.2 Closed testing principle |
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401 | (1) |
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403 | (4) |
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18.4.1 Holm's method is a shortcut |
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405 | (1) |
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18.4.2 Hochberg's method is also a shortcut |
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405 | (2) |
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18.5 Paths in Decision-Making |
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407 | (4) |
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18.5.1 Decision path respecting principle |
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408 | (1) |
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18.5.2 A specific dose x endpoint example |
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409 | (2) |
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18.6 Setting Priorities in Multiple Testing for Each Study |
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411 | (4) |
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18.6.1 The graphical approach |
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413 | (2) |
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18.7 Logical Relationships Among Parameters Tested |
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415 | (4) |
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18.7.1 Logic induced in multiple test construction |
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416 | (2) |
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18.7.2 Logic inherent in scientific parameters |
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418 | (1) |
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419 | (4) |
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423 | (1) |
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19.2 Methods for Conducting Subgroup Analyses |
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424 | (13) |
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19.2.1 Commonly used methods |
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424 | (4) |
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19.2.2 Qualitative interaction |
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428 | (3) |
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431 | (3) |
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19.2.4 Multivariate tests of interaction |
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434 | (3) |
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19.3 Power Consideration of Subgroup Analysis |
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437 | (1) |
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19.4 Subgroup Analysis Reporting and Interpretation |
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437 | (1) |
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437 | (6) |
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438 | (5) |
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443 | (20) |
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443 | (1) |
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20.2 Cumulative Incidence Function in the Presence of Competing Risks |
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444 | (4) |
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20.2.1 Cumulative incidence function |
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445 | (1) |
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20.2.2 Estimation of CIF in the presence of competing risks |
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445 | (3) |
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20.3 Testing for Differences between Cumulative Incidence Curves in the Presence of Competing Risks |
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448 | (3) |
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448 | (1) |
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20.3.2 Estimation of Gray statistic |
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449 | (2) |
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20.4 Competing Risks Regression Analysis |
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451 | (5) |
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20.4.1 Cause-specific hazard regression model |
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452 | (1) |
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20.4.2 Fine and Gray model |
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452 | (1) |
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20.4.3 Klein and Andersen model |
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453 | (3) |
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456 | (1) |
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456 | (1) |
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457 | (6) |
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458 | (1) |
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458 | (5) |
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21 Joint Models for Longitudinal and Time to Event Data |
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463 | (22) |
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463 | (2) |
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21.2 Illustrative Example |
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465 | (2) |
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21.3 Joint Shared Random-Effect Models |
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467 | (8) |
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21.3.1 Model definition for Gaussian markers |
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467 | (2) |
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21.3.2 Model definition for discrete markers |
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469 | (1) |
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469 | (1) |
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469 | (1) |
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21.3.3 Bayesian estimation |
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470 | (1) |
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471 | (1) |
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21.3.4 Joint shared random-effect models for clinical trials |
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471 | (1) |
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21.3.4 Distinguishing direct and indirect treatment effects |
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471 | (2) |
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473 | (2) |
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21.4 Joint Latent Class Models |
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475 | (4) |
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475 | (1) |
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476 | (1) |
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476 | (1) |
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476 | (1) |
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21.4.3 Joint latent class models for clinical trials |
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477 | (2) |
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21.5 Conclusion and Recent Developments |
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479 | (6) |
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480 | (1) |
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480 | (5) |
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VI Miscellaneous Topics in Randomized Controlled Trials |
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485 | (115) |
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22 Design and Analysis Methods for Developing Personalized Treatment Rules |
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487 | (22) |
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487 | (1) |
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488 | (4) |
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22.3 Analysis Techniques: Single Stage |
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492 | (4) |
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22.4 Analysis Techniques: Multiple Stages |
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496 | (5) |
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501 | (4) |
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22.5.1 Variable selection |
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501 | (2) |
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503 | (1) |
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22.5.3 DTRs for observational data |
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504 | (1) |
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505 | (4) |
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506 | (3) |
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23 Safety Evaluation in Clinical Trials |
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509 | (18) |
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509 | (2) |
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23.2 Elements of a Systematic Approach to Clinical Trial Safety Data Evaluation |
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511 | (1) |
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23.2.1 The program safety analysis plan (PSAP) |
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511 | (1) |
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23.2.2 Facilitating combining data across studies, including planning metaanalyses (be prepared) |
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512 | (1) |
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23.3 Approaches to Characterizing the Product Safety Profile |
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512 | (3) |
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23.3.1 Known or pre-specified safety issues |
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513 | (1) |
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23.3.1 Specific safety issues that should always be considered for all products |
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513 | (1) |
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23.3.1 Product-specific adverse events of special interest (AESIs) |
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513 | (1) |
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23.3.1 Adverse events not specified in advance |
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513 | (1) |
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23.3.2 Data sources for safety evaluation including specific safety studies |
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514 | (1) |
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23.4 Planning for Clinical Data Collection and Standardization |
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515 | (2) |
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23.4.1 Definition of safety outcomes and adjudication |
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515 | (1) |
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23.4.2 Standardization of safety data collection |
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516 | (1) |
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23.5 Safety Data Analysis and Reporting |
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517 | (5) |
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23.5.1 Considerations for individual studies |
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518 | (1) |
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23.5.1 Defining the safety analysis set |
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518 | (1) |
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23.5.1 Accounting for time on or off treatment |
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518 | (1) |
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23.5.2 Meta-analysis of adverse event data |
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519 | (1) |
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520 | (1) |
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23.5.4 Signal detection for common events |
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521 | (1) |
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23.5.5 Descriptive analysis of infrequent adverse events |
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521 | (1) |
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522 | (1) |
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522 | (5) |
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523 | (4) |
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24 Non-Inferiority Trials |
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527 | (18) |
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24.1 Background and History |
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527 | (1) |
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528 | (9) |
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24.2.1 Historical studies |
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528 | (1) |
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24.2.2 Parameters and margins |
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529 | (3) |
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24.2.3 Study design and conduct |
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532 | (1) |
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24.2.4 Test statistics, confidence intervals and decision rules |
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533 | (2) |
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24.2.5 Reporting and interpretation |
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535 | (1) |
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24.2.6 Power and sample size assessment |
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535 | (1) |
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24.2.7 Equivalence and non-inferiority |
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536 | (1) |
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24.3 Issues and Evolving Ideas |
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537 | (6) |
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537 | (2) |
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539 | (2) |
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541 | (2) |
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543 | (2) |
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543 | (2) |
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25 Incorporating Historical Data into Randomized Controlled Trials |
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545 | (22) |
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546 | (1) |
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546 | (1) |
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25.3 Meta-Analytic-Predictive Approach |
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547 | (5) |
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25.3.1 Hierarchical model |
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547 | (1) |
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25.3.2 Mixture approximation for priors |
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548 | (1) |
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25.3.3 Robustness to a prior-data conflict |
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549 | (1) |
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25.3.4 Prior effective sample size |
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550 | (1) |
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25.3.5 Operating characteristics |
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551 | (1) |
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551 | (1) |
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552 | (3) |
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25.4.1 Meta-analytic-combined approach |
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552 | (1) |
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553 | (1) |
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25.4.3 Commensurate priors |
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553 | (1) |
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553 | (1) |
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554 | (1) |
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25.4.6 How much borrowing? |
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555 | (1) |
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555 | (5) |
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25.5.1 Individual patient data and aggregate data |
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555 | (3) |
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25.5.2 Non-inferiority trials |
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558 | (2) |
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560 | (1) |
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561 | (6) |
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561 | (1) |
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561 | (1) |
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562 | (5) |
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26 Evaluation of Surrogate Endpoints |
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567 | (33) |
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568 | (1) |
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26.2 Data from a Single Trial |
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569 | (2) |
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26.2.1 Definition and criteria |
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570 | (1) |
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26.2.2 The proportion explained |
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571 | (1) |
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26.2.3 The relative effect |
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571 | (1) |
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26.3 A Meta-analytic Framework for Normally Distributed Outcomes |
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571 | (2) |
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26.3.1 A meta-analytic approach |
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571 | (2) |
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26.4 Non-Gaussian Endpoints |
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573 | (4) |
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26.4.1 Two binary endpoints |
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574 | (1) |
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26.4.2 Two failure-time endpoints |
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575 | (1) |
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26.4.3 An ordinal surrogate and a survival endpoint |
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575 | (1) |
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26.4.4 Binary and normally distributed endpoints |
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575 | (1) |
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26.4.5 Longitudinal endpoints |
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576 | (1) |
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26.5 Alternatives and Extensions |
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577 | (1) |
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26.6 Prediction and Design Aspects |
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578 | (2) |
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580 | (12) |
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26.7.1 A meta-analysis of five clinical trials in schizophrenia |
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580 | (1) |
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26.7.1 Analysis of continuous endpoints |
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581 | (1) |
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26.7.1 Analysis of the categorical endpoints |
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582 | (2) |
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26.7.2 Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) |
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584 | (1) |
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26.7.2 PSA as a surrogate in multiple trials |
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585 | (1) |
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26.7.3 Surrogate endpoints in gastric cancer |
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586 | (1) |
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26.7.3 Resectable gastric cancer: can DFS be used a surrogate for OS? |
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586 | (2) |
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26.7.3 Advanced gastric cancer: can PFS be used as a surrogate for OS? |
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588 | (1) |
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26.7.3 Contrasting conclusions about DFS and PFS |
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589 | (3) |
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592 | (8) |
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592 | (1) |
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593 | (7) |
Index |
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