Inverse probability weighting to estimate causal effect of a singular phase in a multiphase randomized clinical trial for multiple myeloma

Inverse probability weighting to estimate causal effect of a singular phase in a multiphase randomized clinical trial for multiple myeloma

Abstract Background Randomization procedure in randomized controlled trials (RCTs) permits an unbiased estimation of causal effects. However, in clinical practice, differential compliance between arms may cause a strong violation of randomization balance and biased treatment effect among those who c...

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Main Authors: Annalisa Pezzi, Michele Cavo, Annibale Biggeri, Elena Zamagni, Oriana Nanni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2016-11-01
Series:BMC Medical Research Methodology
Subjects:
Selection bias
Weighting sample
Propensity score
Causal effect
RCT
Compliance
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12874-016-0253-9

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