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MACT: a manageable minimization allocation system.

Yan Cui¹, Huaien Bu², Hongwu Wang²

¹School of Computer Science and Technology, Tianjin University, 92 Weijin Road, Nankai District, Tianjin 300072, China ; Department of Common Required Courses, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 312 Anshanxi Road, Nankai District, Tianjin 300193, China.

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The Minimization Allocation Controlled Trials (MACT) system simplifies case allocation in randomized controlled trials (RCTs). This manageable system enhances group balance and unpredictability, encouraging wider adoption of the minimization method.

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Area of Science:

Clinical Trials Methodology
Biostatistics
Health Informatics

Background:

Minimization is an effective case allocation method for randomized controlled trials (RCTs), known for achieving balanced groups and incorporating multiple prognostic factors.
Despite its advantages, the implementation of minimization in RCTs is challenging, leading to its infrequent use.
The Minimization Allocation Controlled Trials (MACT) system was developed to address these implementation difficulties, offering a generic and manageable solution.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce the Minimization Allocation Controlled Trials (MACT) system, a novel web and email-based platform for implementing minimization in RCTs.
To provide a unified interface for managing trials, participants, and allocation within a minimization framework.
To support complex trial designs including multi-trials, multi-centers, multi-grouping, multiple prognostic factors, and multilevels.

Main Methods:

The MACT system employs an optimized database for enhanced manageability compared to previous systems.
It features a unified interface for comprehensive management of trial components.
The system supports advanced allocation requirements such as multi-trials, multi-centers, multi-grouping, multiple prognostic factors, and multilevels.

Main Results:

Simulations and evaluations demonstrated that minimization, as implemented by MACT, produces superior group balance and unpredictability compared to simple randomization.
The MACT system was successfully deployed in two three-year RCTs, consistently meeting trial requirements.
The system proved to be steady and reliable throughout the trial durations.

Conclusions:

MACT is a user-friendly and manageable system for case allocation in RCTs.
The system's features facilitate the adoption of the minimization allocation method in clinical trials.
MACT is poised to increase the utilization of minimization in randomized controlled trials due to its ease of use and robust functionality.