Applying the estimands framework to non-inferiority trials: guidance on choice of hypothetical estimands for non-adherence and comparison of estimation methods
非劣效试验中的估计目标框架:不依从的假想目标与估计方法比较
A common concern in non-inferiority (NI) trials is that non adherence due, for example, to poor study conduct can make treatment arms artificially similar. Because intention to treat analyses can be anti-conservative in this situation, per protocol analyses are sometimes recommended. However, such advice does not consider the estimands framework, nor the risk of bias from per protocol analyses. We therefore sought to update the above guidance using the estimands framework,…