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    • Biostatistics
    • Longitudinal Data Analysis
    • Clinical Trials

    Background:

    • Growth curve modeling (GCM) is standard for longitudinal studies.
    • Traditional GCM uses all repeated measures, with the first as initial status.
    • Initial status selection significantly impacts findings, particularly in randomized trials.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To propose an alternative GCM approach using only post-intervention measures.
    • To evaluate the influence of initial status selection on study conclusions.
    • To demonstrate improved model fitting and result interpretation in randomized trials.

    Main Methods:

    • Developed an alternative GCM by incorporating only post-intervention data.
    • Designated the first post-intervention wave as the initial status.
    • Applied the proposed GCM to data from two randomized trials.

    Main Results:

    • The alternative GCM approach demonstrated superior model fitting.
    • The proposed method provided more meaningful interpretations of study findings.
    • Initial status selection critically influences conclusions in randomized controlled trials.

    Conclusions:

    • An alternative GCM approach using post-intervention data enhances analysis of longitudinal studies.
    • This method offers a more robust and interpretable analysis for randomized trials.
    • Careful selection of initial status in GCM is crucial for valid research conclusions.