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    • Preclinical research methodology
    • Biostatistics
    • Gerontology

    Background:

    • Clustering effects from housing animals in shared cages are often ignored in preclinical lifespan studies.
    • This oversight can distort variance estimates and inflate Type I error rates, compromising study reliability.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine the impact of accounting for clustering and nesting effects on lifespan analyses.
    • To compare statistical models that include versus ignore these effects.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized 2019 data from the Interventions Testing Program (ITP) involving UM-HET3 mice.
    • Employed linear mixed-effects and Cox frailty models to address clustering and nesting.
    • Compared unadjusted lifespan analyses with those incorporating clustering and nesting adjustments.

    Main Results:

    • Statistical models that properly adjust for clustering and nesting effects can alter conclusions compared to unadjusted models.
    • Failure to account for these effects can lead to inflated Type I error rates.

    Conclusions:

    • Accounting for clustering and nesting is crucial for robust statistical inference in preclinical lifespan studies.
    • Implementing these adjustments enhances reproducibility and rigor in experimental designs.