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  • Evaluating time-varying exposures is crucial in longitudinal studies.
  • Estimating effects with numerous time-dependent confounders presents significant challenges.
  • Existing methods may be sensitive to model misspecification.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a robust estimator for marginal structural models (MSMs) in longitudinal settings.
  • To develop a model that is less sensitive to misspecification by integrating multiple machine learning algorithms.
  • To address challenges posed by hundreds of time-dependent confounders and potential nonlinear effects.

Main Methods:

  • Developed the Marginal Structure Ensemble Learning Model (MASE).
  • MASE integrates multiple machine learning algorithms for propensity score and conditional outcome mean modeling.
  • Employed extensive simulation analysis to compare MASE with benchmark methods (MSM, G-computation, Targeted Maximum Likelihood).

Main Results:

  • MASE demonstrated superior performance over benchmark methods in simulations.
  • The proposed model yielded smaller estimation bias and improved inference accuracy.
  • Application to adolescent cognitive development showed an aggregated negative impact of insufficient sleep on cognitive performance.

Conclusions:

  • MASE offers a robust approach for estimating effects in longitudinal studies with complex time-varying confounding.
  • The ensemble learning strategy enhances model stability and reduces the risk of inconsistent estimation.
  • Findings highlight the detrimental effect of insufficient sleep on youth cognitive development, underscoring the need for interventions.