From: Bayesian adaptive designs for multi-arm trials: an orthopaedic case study
Scenario | Mean control/tubular bandage FAOS QoL (SD) | Mean boot FAOS QoL (SD) | Mean brace FAOS QoL (SD) | Mean below-knee cast FAOS QoL (SD) |
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Null | 50 (20) | 50 (20) | 50 (20) | 50 (20) |
One works, 10 more | 50 (20) | 50 (20) | 50 (20) | 60 (20) |
One works, 5 more | 50 (20) | 50 (20) | 50 (20) | 55 (20) |
Better, Best | 50 (20) | 55 (20) | 60 (20) | 65 (20) |
One worse, others work | 50 (20) | 45 (20) | 55 (20) | 60 (20) |
All work, two similar | 50 (20) | 55 (20) | 60 (20) | 60 (20) |