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Area of Science:

  • Biostatistics
  • Survival Analysis
  • Statistical Modeling

Background:

  • Sample size determination is critical in study planning.
  • Cox proportional hazard models are traditional for time-to-event data.
  • Additive hazard (AH) models offer intuitive interpretation without proportional hazard assumptions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a flexible sample size formula for the additive hazard (AH) model.
  • To address the lack of existing sample size calculation literature for AH models.
  • To provide a practical tool for researchers planning survival studies.

Main Methods:

  • Developed a novel formula for sample size calculation based on the AH model.
  • The formula accommodates both time-independent and time-dependent covariate effects.
  • Evaluated the proposed method through extensive simulations.

Main Results:

  • The proposed sample size formula is flexible and does not require complex calculations.
  • Simulations confirmed the method's performance.
  • Pilot studies demonstrated the practical application of the formula.

Conclusions:

  • The new formula provides an essential tool for sample size estimation in AH model-based survival studies.
  • This work simplifies study design and enhances the applicability of additive hazard models.
  • Researchers can now confidently plan studies using AH models with accurate sample size determination.