Estimating the sample size of sham-controlled randomized controlled trials using existing evidence [version 2; peer review: 2 approved]

Background: In randomized controlled trials (RCTs), the power is often ‘reverse engineered’ based on the number of participants that can realistically be achieved. An attractive alternative is planning a new trial conditional on the available evidence; a design of particular interest in RCTs that us...

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Main Authors: George C.M. Siontis, Georgia Salanti, Adriani Nikolakopoulou, Dimitris Mavridis, Romy Sweda
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: F1000 Research Ltd 2022-11-01
Series:F1000Research
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Online Access:https://f1000research.com/articles/11-85/v2