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. 2003 Apr 3;3:6. doi: 10.1186/1471-2288-3-6

Table 4.

Characteristics of Optimal (for ETSL) Design Assuming Misspecification of Accrual

Scenario 1* Scenario 2* Scenario 3*

Actual/Anticipated Accrual α 1-β α 1 - β α 1 - β
0.25 .1 .512 .070 .687 .109 .924
0.50 .1 .711 .082 .800 .106 .918
1.00 .1 .900 .100 .900 .100 .900
1.50 .1 .963 .114 .934 .092 .863
2.00 .1 .986 .115 .970 .079 .779

* Scenario 1 – Analysis at t1 and MTSL ; Scenario 2 – Analysis at t1 and one year after t1 or one year after accruing n patients, whichever is later; Scenario 3 – Analysis after accrual of n1 patients and one year after accruing n patients.