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  • Clinical Trials
  • Public Health
  • Biostatistics

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  • Randomized trials are crucial for health policy but may lack generalizability due to demographic differences between study and target populations.
  • Strict exclusion criteria in substance use disorder (SUD) trials limit sample representativeness.
  • Generalizability of trial findings to diverse populations is a growing concern.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an overview of post-trial statistical methods for assessing and improving the generalizability of randomized trials.
  • To illustrate these methods using a real-world example in methamphetamine dependence.
  • To offer practical guidance and software for researchers.

Main Methods:

  • Overview of post-trial statistical methods for generalizability assessment.
  • Application of methods to a randomized trial for methamphetamine dependence.
  • Utilizing the R package "generalize" for implementation.

Main Results:

  • Demonstrated application of statistical methods to improve generalizability.
  • Provided a practical example using a specific SUD trial.
  • Highlighted the utility of the "generalize" R package.

Conclusions:

  • Post-trial statistical methods can enhance the generalizability of randomized trial findings.
  • Researchers can leverage these methods and tools for broader policy implications.
  • Acquiring population-level data and addressing data harmonization are key practical considerations.