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Sequential multiple assignment randomized trials (SMARTs) present unique missing data challenges. This study introduces a flexible imputation strategy to address these issues in complex clinical intervention data.

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  • Clinical intervention science
  • Biostatistics
  • Health services research

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  • Sequential multiple assignment randomized trials (SMARTs) are complex adaptive clinical trial designs.
  • SMARTs involve repeated randomization based on patient-specific information and evolving health status.
  • Missing data is a significant challenge in analyzing complex SMART data.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To comprehensively discuss missing data challenges in SMARTs.
  • To propose a flexible imputation strategy for valid statistical inference.
  • To illustrate the proposed methods using real-world clinical trial data.

Main Methods:

  • Identification and description of five specific missing data challenges in SMARTs.
  • Development of a flexible imputation strategy tailored for SMART data structures.
  • Application of the imputation strategy to data from the Clinical Antipsychotic Trial of Intervention and Effectiveness.

Main Results:

  • The proposed imputation strategy facilitates valid statistical estimation and inference.
  • The methods address the unique complexities of missing data in adaptive trials.
  • The study provides a framework for handling incomplete data in SMARTs.

Conclusions:

  • Addressing missing data is crucial for accurate analysis of SMARTs.
  • The proposed flexible imputation strategy offers a robust solution for incomplete SMART data.
  • This work advances the statistical methodology for complex clinical trial designs.