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  • Multivariate network meta-analysis synthesizes evidence from multiple studies, treatments, and outcomes.
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  • To propose a calibrated Bayesian composite likelihood approach to address missing within-study correlations in network meta-analysis.
  • To enable robust posterior inference for multivariate network meta-analysis without requiring fully specified likelihoods or correlations.

Main Methods:

  • Developed a calibrated Bayesian composite likelihood method.
  • Integrated a hybrid Gibbs sampler and Open-Faced Sandwich adjustment for posterior inference.
  • Validated the approach through comprehensive simulation studies and application to real-world datasets.

Main Results:

  • The proposed method yields unbiased treatment effect estimates.
  • Maintained coverage probabilities close to nominal levels in simulations.
  • Successfully applied to datasets on root coverage and anemia treatments.

Conclusions:

  • The calibrated Bayesian composite likelihood approach effectively handles unobserved correlations in network meta-analysis.
  • This method offers a robust tool for accurate evidence synthesis in complex comparative effectiveness research.
  • The approach improves the reliability of findings in medical research and clinical practice.