Sample size calculation for simulation-based multiple-testing procedures

J Biopharm Stat. 2005;15(6):957-67. doi: 10.1080/10543400500265710.

Abstract

In this article, we present a simple method to calculate sample size and power for a simulation-based multiple testing procedure which gives a sharper critical value than the standard Bonferroni method. The method is especially useful when several highly correlated test statistics are involved in a multiple-testing procedure. The formula for sample size calculation will be useful in designing clinical trials with multiple endpoints or correlated outcomes. We illustrate our method with a quality-of-life study for patients with early stage prostate cancer. Our method can also be used for comparing multiple independent groups.

MeSH terms

  • Computer Simulation
  • Data Interpretation, Statistical*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Models, Statistical*
  • Prostatic Neoplasms / therapy
  • Quality of Life
  • Research Design / statistics & numerical data*
  • Sample Size
  • Treatment Outcome