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This study introduces practical, closed-form sample size and power formulas for longitudinal cluster randomized trials (LCRTs) and crossover cluster randomized trials (CCRTs) using the generalized estimating equation (GEE) approach. The new formulas accommodate complex data structures and missingness, offering a robust solution for study design.

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Area of Science:

  • Biostatistics
  • Clinical Trial Design
  • Longitudinal Data Analysis

Background:

  • Longitudinal cluster randomized trials (LCRTs) and crossover cluster randomized trials (CCRTs) are complex study designs.
  • These designs involve repeated measurements and intracluster correlations, complicating data analysis and sample size determination.
  • Generalized linear mixed models (GLMM) and generalized estimating equations (GEE) are commonly used analytical approaches.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose novel closed-form sample size and power formulas specifically for LCRTs and CCRTs.
  • To provide a practical and robust sample size solution for these complex trial designs.
  • To develop formulas that are flexible enough to handle various real-world data complexities.

Main Methods:

  • Development of closed-form sample size and power formulas based on the generalized estimating equation (GEE) approach.
  • Formulas are designed to incorporate unbalanced randomization, missing data patterns, and varying cluster sizes.
  • Simulation studies were conducted to evaluate the performance of the proposed methods.

Main Results:

  • The proposed closed-form formulas offer a flexible and practical approach to sample size and power calculations for LCRTs and CCRTs.
  • Simulation results demonstrated that the proposed methods achieve empirical powers and type I errors close to their nominal values.
  • The formulas effectively address complex correlation structures inherent in longitudinal and cluster randomized designs.

Conclusions:

  • The developed GEE-based formulas provide a reliable and adaptable tool for sample size estimation in LCRTs and CCRTs.
  • These formulas enhance the practicality of designing robust clinical trials with complex longitudinal and clustered data.
  • The study offers a significant advancement in statistical methodologies for cluster randomized trial design and sample size planning.