Statistical considerations
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Sample size
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Non-inferiority design
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Assumed 2.5% LR rate at 5 years in control group
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Exclude >2.5% increase in LR rate in either test group
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80% power
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2.5% α, 1-sided for each comparison of test group versus
control
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645 required in each group (1935 total)
Data maturity
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Primary efficacy analysis after median follow-up of at
least 5 years
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Long term follow-up for at least 10 years