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Table 2 Comparison of sample sizes required for hypothetical trials with mean IMT or TPV as primary endpoints

From: A comparison of ultrasound measurements to assess carotid atherosclerosis development in subjects with and without type 2 diabetes

Endpoint

Significance Level

Power

Ndiabetic

Nnon-diabetic

N total

IMT (inverse): 6 μ m difference

 

0.05

0.70

601

601

1202

 

0.05

0.80

764

764

1528

 

0.05

0.90

1022

1022

2044

TPV (square root): 45.9 mm3 difference

 

0.05

0.70

68

68

136

 

0.05

0.80

86

86

172

 

0.05

0.90

115

115

230

  1. Abbreviations: IMT, intima-media thickness; TPV, total plaque volume