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Statistical considerations

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Sample size

Non-inferiority design

Assumed 2.5% LR rate at 5 years in control group

Exclude >2.5% increase in LR rate in either test group

80% power

2.5% α, 1-sided for each comparison of test group versus

control

645 required in each group (1935 total)

Data maturity

Primary efficacy analysis after median follow-up of at

least 5 years

Long term follow-up for at least 10 years