What is Non-Inferiority (NI) all about?
The Wise son: In clinical trials, it is not always about demonstrating that the new product (or test, or treatment) is superior. Sometimes it is necessary to demonstrate that the product is as good as a reference product, but has some other qualities, such as: fewer side effects, an easier administration or it is more […]
What to consider when calculating sample size for non-inferiority (NI) study?
The Wise son: In the previous post, we discussed non-inferiority (NI) study design. The first thing you need for establishing sample size for NI study, is to establish the NI-Margin (margin). It may be necessary to evaluate the sample-size (N) sensitivity to a range of margins. Small margin may require unrealistic large sample size, while […]