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Sample size for 4-period 4-sequence crossover BE study [Power / Sample Size]

posted by Bryony Simmons – UK, 2018-02-01 13:16 (3062 d 20:46 ago) – Posting: # 18320
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Hi,

I am in the process of conducting a sample size calculation for a crossover BE study. There are four-treatments (2xreference dosages & 2xtreatment dosages) & I plan to use the Williams' design as follows:

ABCD
BDAC
CADB
DCBA

The coefficient of variation from previous studies is 20% & I am assuming the true test reference ratio to be between 0.95 and 1.05. I want to demonstrate bioequivalence (0.80-1.25) at 90% power at the 5% level.

Using these figures, if it was a standard AB/BA crossover, I estimate that I would require 12 individuals to complete each arm - is this correct? I am unsure how this calculation is extended to fit the 4x4 design - do I simply randomise 12 more individuals to each of the remaining two sequences?

Further, if I planned to have just 1 treatment dose changing the design as follows:

ABC
BCA
CAB

Is it reasonable to randomise 12 individuals per sequence?

I really appreciate any help on this question.

Best wishes,
Bryony

Edit: Category changed; see also this post #1. [Helmut]

Complete thread:

Sample size for 4-period 4-sequence crossover BE studyBryony Simmons 2018-02-01 12:16 [Power / Sample Size]
- function sampleN.TOST of package PowerTOST Helmut 2018-02-01 13:01
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    - Deficiencies Helmut 2018-02-01 15:48
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        bow TIE for NTIDs d_labes 2018-02-05 22:33