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M J Slakter, D B Juliano, S L Fischman

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    Examiner consistency in clinical trials is crucial for data precision. Within-examiner stability is the key measure, not reversal rates, ensuring reliable study outcomes.

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    Area of Science:

    • Clinical trial methodology
    • Measurement reliability
    • Data standardization

    Background:

    • Standardization data in clinical trials requires robust examiner consistency.
    • Assessing examiner reliability is critical for ensuring the precision and validity of study results.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To identify the most important measure of examiner consistency for clinical trials.
    • To evaluate the utility of within-examiner stability versus between-examiner reliability and reversal rates.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of standardization data considering both within- and between-examiner reliability.
    • Evaluation of the impact of different consistency measures on study precision.

    Main Results:

    • Within-examiner stability was identified as the critical measure for examiner consistency.
    • The precision of a clinical trial is directly influenced by within-examiner stability.

    Conclusions:

    • Within-examiner stability is the paramount metric for assessing examiner consistency in clinical trials.
    • Reversal rates are not recommended for evaluating examiner consistency due to their limitations.

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