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  • Biostatistics
  • Medical Research Methodology

Background:

  • Prediction intervals are crucial in random-effects meta-analysis for estimating future study outcomes.
  • The Higgins-Thompson-Spiegelhalter (HTS) method is widely used but relies on large sample approximations, limiting its accuracy in meta-analyses with few studies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate a novel bootstrap-based prediction interval method for random-effects meta-analysis.
  • To compare the performance of the proposed bootstrap method against the traditional HTS method and its extensions, particularly in scenarios with limited study data.

Main Methods:

  • A bootstrap resampling technique was employed to construct prediction intervals.
  • Simulation studies were conducted to assess the coverage properties of the proposed method and compare it with existing methods.
  • The new method was applied to three real-world meta-analysis examples.

Main Results:

  • The proposed bootstrap prediction interval method demonstrated coverage probabilities close to the nominal level across simulations.
  • The Higgins-Thompson-Spiegelhalter method and its extensions showed poor coverage, especially with fewer studies, confirming the limitations of large sample approximations.
  • The application in three meta-analyses showcased the practical utility of the bootstrap approach.

Conclusions:

  • The bootstrap-based prediction interval offers a more reliable alternative to the Higgins-Thompson-Spiegelhalter method for random-effects meta-analysis, particularly when dealing with a small number of studies.
  • This method provides more accurate and dependable prediction intervals, enhancing the interpretation of meta-analytic results in diverse research settings.