The hunt for efficient, incomplete designs for stepped wedge trials with continuous recruitment and continuous outcome measures.

Richard L HooperJessica KaszaAndrew Forbes

Published in: BMC medical research methodology (2020)

There is much to be learned about optimal design for incomplete stepped wedge trials. Algorithmic searches could offer a practical approach to trial design in complex settings generally.

Keyphrases

study protocol
randomized controlled trial
clinical trial
phase iii
phase ii
open label
placebo controlled