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Issues for stratified randomization based on a factor derived from a continuous baseline variable.

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  • 1Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN, USA. quyo@lilly.com

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Stratified randomization improves baseline covariate balance in clinical trials. Including both continuous baseline values and stratification factors in analysis enhances treatment effect estimation consistency and efficiency.

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Area of Science:

  • Clinical Trials
  • Biostatistics
  • Statistical Modeling

Background:

  • Stratified randomization is frequently used in clinical trial design.
  • It aims to ensure balance in baseline characteristics between treatment groups.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To theoretically demonstrate the benefits of stratified randomization for covariate balance.
  • To evaluate the impact of including baseline covariates and stratification factors in treatment effect analysis.

Main Methods:

  • Theoretical illustration of stratified randomization's effect on covariate balance.
  • Analysis of treatment effect estimators considering continuous baseline covariates and stratification factors.
  • Asymptotic efficiency comparison of analysis of covariance models.

Main Results:

  • Stratified randomization effectively balances baseline covariates.
  • Including both continuous baseline covariates and stratification factors yields consistent treatment effect estimates.
  • Analysis of covariance models with both factors are asymptotically efficient.

Conclusions:

  • Continuous baseline covariates should generally be included in analysis models.
  • Stratification factors can be added when linearity is uncertain.
  • Pre-specifying analysis models based on historical data is crucial for prospective studies.