As a non-statistician I cannot judge how this proposal differs from a simple adjustment for patient drop-out. Much also depends on the quantity and quality of patient-reported data to be found in these trials.
Will request create or materially enhance generalizable scientific and/or medical knowledge to inform science and public health?: Unsure, further clarification from requestor is needed Can the proposed research be reasonably addressed using the requested data?: Unsure, further clarification from requestor is needed Please use this space to provide any comments, feedback or concerns (optional):Do these data sets contain the kind of patient outcome data that would make this statistical approach viable?
Recommendation for this data request: Not ApproveI don’t feel competent to approve this on the grounds mentioned above.