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  • Statistical Methods

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  • Complex data structures like clustered, censored, and truncated data are common in clinical research.
  • Existing statistical tests may not adequately handle the intricacies of such data, potentially leading to biased results.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce novel nonparametric two-sample tests for comparing population-averaged transition and state occupation probabilities.
  • To address challenges posed by clustered, right-censored, and/or left-truncated data in continuous-time, finite state space processes.

Main Methods:

  • Development of nonparametric tests for independent or dependent groups, with or without complete cluster structure.
  • Application of empirical process theory to establish asymptotic properties of the proposed tests.
  • Consideration of informative cluster size and non-Markov processes without imposing restrictive assumptions.

Main Results:

  • The proposed tests demonstrate good performance even with a small number of clusters.
  • Simulations indicate substantial power gains compared to existing methods.
  • The tests are validated using data from a clinical trial for metastatic squamous-cell carcinoma.

Conclusions:

  • The developed nonparametric tests offer a robust and powerful approach for analyzing complex survival data.
  • These methods provide a valuable tool for researchers dealing with clustered and censored/truncated data in various fields.
  • The tests are applicable to a wide range of scenarios, including non-Markov processes and informative cluster sizes.