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This study introduces a new statistical model for analyzing recurrent events, focusing on the time between events. The proposed method accounts for time-varying effects and intra-individual correlations, offering improved insights for follow-up studies.

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  • Survival Analysis
  • Longitudinal Data Analysis

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  • Recurrent events are common in longitudinal studies, with subjects experiencing multiple occurrences.
  • Traditional regression models often assume constant covariate effects over time, which may not reflect reality.
  • Gap times between recurrent events are frequently of primary interest in clinical research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a novel marginal varying-coefficient model for analyzing gap times between recurrent events.
  • To allow for time-dependent covariate effects and account for intra-individual correlations.
  • To provide robust estimation and inference procedures for the proposed model.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a marginal varying-coefficient model specifically for gap times in recurrent event data.
  • Establishment of theoretical properties, including consistency and weak convergence of the proposed estimator.
  • Validation through Monte Carlo simulation studies to assess performance with practical sample sizes.

Main Results:

  • The proposed varying-coefficient model effectively handles time-varying covariate effects in recurrent event analysis.
  • Simulation studies confirm the method's reliability and accuracy for realistic sample sizes.
  • The model demonstrates practical utility through an application to bladder tumor clinical data.

Conclusions:

  • The developed marginal varying-coefficient model offers a flexible and powerful approach for analyzing recurrent event gap times.
  • The method appropriately addresses time-varying effects and intra-individual correlations, enhancing statistical modeling in longitudinal studies.
  • This approach provides valuable tools for researchers analyzing complex event data in various scientific fields, including clinical research.