1. Performance Evaluation of Interim Analysis in Bioequivalence Studies.
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Isogawa N, Grieve A, Ishii R, and Maruo K
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- Humans, Japan, Computer Simulation, Clinical Trials as Topic, Therapeutic Equivalency, Research Design
- Abstract
Under current bioequivalence guidelines in Japan, it is mandatory to establish bioequivalence using a single pivotal study. Clinical trials with limited resources usually have a pre-defined maximum permissible number of participants. In this manuscript, we considered a trial design that would allow for bioequivalence evaluation at an interim analysis in which the total number of participants takes into account the resource constraints. Then, available options at the interim analysis are group sequential designs and adaptive designs, A comparison of the performance of the two methods under same maximum participant number has not been conducted thus far. So we examined which method should be used by conducting a simulation study. Since bioequivalence is expected to be achieved at the interim analysis, a study design using a Pocock-type alpha spending function is preferrable. Simulation results using a Pocock-type alpha spending function showed similar performance between group sequential and adaptive designs. Consequently, due to statistical and operational complexity, it is preferable to choose group sequential designs for bioequivalence study in Japan., (© 2024. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to The Drug Information Association, Inc.)
- Published
- 2024
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