Pocock boundary
Pocock Boundary is a statistical term used in the field of clinical trials and biostatistics. It is named after the British statistician Stuart Pocock, who proposed this method for interim analysis of clinical trial data.
Definition[edit | edit source]
The Pocock Boundary is a method for interim analysis in clinical trials. It is a type of sequential analysis that allows for early stopping of a trial if the results are sufficiently convincing. This method is used to maintain the overall Type I error rate when multiple interim analyses are performed.
Methodology[edit | edit source]
The Pocock boundary is calculated using a formula that takes into account the number of interim analyses and the desired overall Type I error rate. The boundary is a threshold value: if the test statistic exceeds this value at any interim analysis, the trial is stopped early.
Advantages and Disadvantages[edit | edit source]
The Pocock boundary has the advantage of maintaining the overall Type I error rate, while allowing for early stopping of the trial if the results are convincing. However, it has been criticized for being too conservative, as it requires a high level of evidence to stop the trial early.
See Also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- Pocock, S. J. (1977). Group sequential methods in the design and analysis of clinical trials. Biometrika, 64(2), 191-199.
- Pocock, S. J. (1982). Interim analyses for randomized clinical trials: the group sequential approach. Biometrics, 153-162.
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