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¹Department of Statistics, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA 22030, USA. ltang1@gmu.edu

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Area of Science:

Biostatistics
Medical Diagnostics
Clinical Trials

Background:

Accurate sample size calculation is essential for diagnostic trials to detect meaningful differences in accuracy.
Traditional methods rely on parametric models, which can be complex and lead to underpowered studies if misspecified, especially with correlated test outcomes from the same subjects.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a nonparametric adaptive method for sample size recalculation in comparative diagnostic trials.
To allow for early stopping during interim analyses to improve trial efficiency.

Main Methods:

A nonparametric adaptive approach is proposed to update sample sizes using interim data.
The method accounts for correlations in test outcomes when the same subject undergoes multiple diagnostic tests.
Interim analyses are incorporated to allow for early stopping.

Main Results:

The proposed nonparametric adaptive method maintains the nominal power and type I error rate.
Theoretical proofs and simulation studies demonstrate the method's validity and robustness.
This approach mitigates the risk of underpowered studies due to inaccurate variance estimation.

Conclusions:

The developed nonparametric adaptive method offers a robust solution for sample size determination in comparative diagnostic trials.
It enhances trial efficiency and reliability by allowing for adaptive sample size updates and early stopping.
This method addresses limitations of traditional parametric approaches, particularly in complex diagnostic scenarios.