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Area of Science:

  • Pharmacoepidemiology
  • Biostatistics
  • Health Research Methods

Background:

  • Instrumental variable analysis is increasingly used in pharmacoepidemiology.
  • Existing power calculators are not suitable for pharmacoepidemiological research questions.
  • Pharmacoepidemiology often involves stronger instruments and larger detectable causal effects.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To derive and validate a power calculation formula for instrumental variable analysis in pharmacoepidemiology.
  • To provide a dedicated tool that accounts for the specific structure of pharmacoepidemiological research questions.
  • To facilitate accurate power calculations for studies examining medication effects in primary care.

Main Methods:

  • Derivation of a statistical power formula for instrumental variable analysis.
  • Validation of the formula using a simulation study.
  • Development of an online calculator and packages for R and Stata.

Main Results:

  • A novel formula for calculating statistical power in instrumental variable studies.
  • The formula is specifically designed for a single binary instrument, binary exposure, and continuous outcome.
  • The derived formula was validated through simulation.

Conclusions:

  • Accurate statistical power is crucial for instrumental variable analysis in pharmacoepidemiology.
  • The new formula and associated tools are tailored for pharmacoepidemiologists.
  • This work enhances the ability to design and interpret pharmacoepidemiological studies.