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Area of Science:

  • Biostatistics
  • Clinical Trials
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Cluster randomization trials are vital in group-level intervention research, particularly in drug development.
  • Stratified cluster randomization enhances control over prognostic factors and cluster size variability compared to conventional designs.
  • Inaccurate sample size estimation can result from ignoring stratification and cluster size variations, leading to underpowered studies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop an explicit sample size formula for stratified cluster randomization trials with survival endpoints.
  • To provide an integrated solution for sample size estimation that addresses cluster size variation, baseline hazard heterogeneity, and intracluster correlation.
  • To offer a practical tool for researchers to ensure adequate statistical power in complex trial designs.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a closed-form sample size formula utilizing stratified cluster log-rank statistics.
  • Integration of factors such as cluster size variation, baseline hazard heterogeneity, and intracluster correlation coefficient.
  • Validation through simulation studies across various parameter configurations.

Main Results:

  • The proposed formula accurately estimates sample sizes for stratified cluster randomization trials with survival endpoints.
  • Simulation studies confirm the formula's ability to achieve desired statistical power under diverse conditions.
  • The method was illustrated using a real-world trial in coronary heart disease patients.

Conclusions:

  • The developed sample size formula is a valuable tool for designing robust stratified cluster randomization trials with survival endpoints.
  • Accurate sample size calculation is crucial for the validity and power of such trials.
  • This research addresses a gap in sample size methodology for complex clinical trial designs.