| Literature DB >> 28797360 |
Fernando Macaya1, Nicola Ryan1, Pablo Salinas2, Stuart J Pocock3.
Abstract
The noninferiority design is used extensively in current clinical research, but its complex features may hamper the appropriate interpretation of such trials. Thus, understanding the pillars of noninferiority design is indispensable. The authors discuss fundamental concepts regarding the design and interpretation of noninferiority trials and then explore some common methodological criticism by analyzing a sample of contemporary coronary stent trials. Finally, the authors give an overall perspective to enhance the design and conduct of future trials.Keywords: clinical trial; clinical trial design; coronary stent; noninferiority margin; sample size
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Year: 2017 PMID: 28797360 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2017.06.039
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Am Coll Cardiol ISSN: 0735-1097 Impact factor: 24.094