Table 2. Estimated size effect of treatment with Simvastatin and required sample size.
Study population | Mortality rate placebo group (%) | Absolute effect size (%) | NNT | Required sample size |
---|---|---|---|---|
HARP-2 | 25 | 4.5 | 22 | 2,722 |
Enrichment hyper-inflammatory phenotype | 45 | 13 | 8 | 438 |
NNT, number needed to treat.