Blinded sample size re-estimation in a comparative diagnostic accuracy study

Abstract Background The sample size calculation in a confirmatory diagnostic accuracy study is performed for co-primary endpoints because sensitivity and specificity are considered simultaneously. The initial sample size calculation in an unpaired and paired diagnostic study is based on assumptions...

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Main Authors: Maria Stark, Mailin Hesse, Werner Brannath, Antonia Zapf
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-04-01
Series:BMC Medical Research Methodology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12874-022-01564-2