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Response-Adaptive Randomization Procedure in Clinical Trials with Surrogate Endpoints.

Jingya Gao¹, Feifang Hu², Wei Ma³

¹School of Mathematics and Physics, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, China.

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Response-adaptive randomization (RAR) can be challenging in clinical trials when primary endpoints are delayed. This study proposes using surrogate endpoints for RAR, ensuring patient benefit and valid statistical inference even with limited primary outcome data.

Keywords:

asymptotic normality delayed response response‐adaptive randomization surrogate endpoint test power type I error rate

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Area of Science:

Clinical Trials
Biostatistics
Medical Research Methodology

Background:

Sequential subject recruitment is standard in clinical trials.
Response-adaptive randomization (RAR) optimizes treatment allocation based on accumulating trial data.
Limited primary endpoint data during recruitment hinders RAR application, especially in public health emergencies or chronic diseases.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose a novel RAR procedure utilizing surrogate endpoints when primary endpoints are unavailable.
To demonstrate the validity and patient benefit of RAR with surrogate endpoints.
To explore the performance of this approach across different surrogate and primary endpoint types.

Main Methods:

Development of a response-adaptive randomization procedure relying solely on surrogate endpoints.
Theoretical justification of statistical inference validity for the primary endpoint.
Simulation studies to assess patient benefit and approach performance.

Main Results:

The proposed RAR procedure using surrogate endpoints is statistically valid.
Simulations confirm the approach's viability and patient benefit.
Effectiveness is demonstrated across various surrogate and primary endpoint combinations.

Conclusions:

RAR using surrogate endpoints offers a viable solution for clinical trials with delayed primary outcomes.
This method enhances treatment allocation efficiency and patient benefit in challenging recruitment scenarios.
Surrogate endpoints provide a practical alternative for adaptive trial designs when primary data is scarce.