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Randomization inference for balanced cluster-randomized trials.

Gillian M Raab1, Isabella Butcher

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This study explores randomization tests for balanced cluster-randomized trials. Covariate adjustment is discussed, with findings suggesting it offers limited benefit but potential protection against residual imbalance.

Area of Science:

  • Biostatistics
  • Clinical Trials Methodology
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Cluster-randomized trials (CRTs) are increasingly used in health research.
  • Ensuring balanced allocation of clusters to treatments is a key design consideration.
  • The choice of statistical inference methods, particularly randomization tests, is crucial for valid analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss the selection of appropriate randomization tests for balanced CRTs.
  • To review covariate-adjusted randomization tests and their application in balanced CRTs.
  • To illustrate methods for obtaining confidence intervals for treatment effects.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing methods for covariate-adjusted randomization tests.
  • Application of these methods to two balanced cluster-randomized trial examples.

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  • Illustration of confidence interval estimation techniques.

    • Main Results:

    • In balanced CRTs, covariate adjustment offers less benefit compared to unbalanced designs.
    • Adjusted analyses generally do not perform worse than unadjusted ones and can protect against unaddressed imbalance.
    • Including numerous cluster-level covariates may reduce precision; a formula is provided to quantify this effect.

    Conclusions:

    • The choice of randomization test in balanced CRTs requires careful consideration.
    • Covariate adjustment can be a useful, albeit sometimes marginal, tool in balanced CRTs.
    • Understanding the trade-offs between adjustment and precision is important, especially with many covariates.