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Comparative Study
. 2012;22(3):438-62.
doi: 10.1080/10543406.2010.544436.

Comparison of statistical models adjusting for baseline in the analysis of parallel-group thorough QT/QTc studies

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Comparative Study

Comparison of statistical models adjusting for baseline in the analysis of parallel-group thorough QT/QTc studies

Guowen Gordon Sun et al. J Biopharm Stat. 2012.

Abstract

The ICH E14 guidance recommends the use of a time-matched baseline, while others recommend alternative baseline definitions including a day-averaged baseline. In this article we consider six models adjusting for baselines. We derive the explicit covariances and compare their power under various conditions. Simulation results are provided. We conclude that type I error rates are controlled. However, one model outperforms the others on statistical power under certain conditions. In general, the analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) model using a day-averaged baseline is preferred. If the time-matched baseline has to be used as per requests from regulatory agencies, the analysis by time point using ANCOVA model should be recommended.

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