TTE vs RCT Comparisons

Studies that directly compared Target Trial Emulation results with their corresponding Randomized Controlled Trials. Explore 28 comparative studies examining concordance patterns.

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Comparative Studies

Petito (2020)

Disease: Colorectal and pancreatic cancer (Oncology)
Data: Other from US
Sample Size: 6335 (Treatment: 185, Control: 6150)

IPTW Cox PH
High Transparency
Protocol Available

TTE vs RCT Comparisons
Target Trial Outcome Effect Measure RCT Result TTE Result Concordance
QUASAR Overall survival Efficacy HR 1.02
[0.70, 1.48]
1.01
[0.97, 1.05]
CI Overlap
Same Direction
NCIC CTG PA.3 Overall survival Efficacy HR 0.96
[0.74, 1.24]
1.03
[0.96, 1.09]
CI Overlap
Different Direction

Szummer (2020)

Disease: Acture coronary syndrome (Cardiology)
Data: Registry from Sweden
Sample Size: 14091 (Treatment: 8421, Control: 5670)

PS matching Cox PH
High Transparency
Protocol Available

TTE vs RCT Comparisons
Target Trial Outcome Effect Measure RCT Result TTE Result Concordance
PLATO CV Death, MI, Stroke Efficacy HR 0.89
[0.74, 1.08]
0.97
[0.88, 1.06]
CI Overlap
Same Direction
PLATO Myocardial infarction Efficacy HR 0.96
[0.74, 1.25]
0.80
[0.70, 0.92]
CI Overlap
Same Direction
PLATO (readmission for) major bleeding Efficacy HR 1.02
[0.82, 1.27]
1.48
[1.25, 1.76]
CI Overlap
Same Direction
PLATO Stroke Efficacy HR 1.58
[0.93, 2.70]
0.72
[0.56, 0.93]
CI Overlap
Different Direction

Admon (2019)

Disease: Hypoxemia (Intensive care)
Data: Rcts from US
Sample Size: 360 (Treatment: 180, Control: 180)

PS matching linear regress…
High Transparency
Protocol Available

TTE vs RCT Comparisons
Target Trial Outcome Effect Measure RCT Result TTE Result Concordance
PreVent Cardiac arrest 1 h after intubation Efficacy RR 2.00
[0.40, 10.80]
0.76
[0.20, 3.40]
CI Overlap
Different Direction
PreVent Decrease in oxygen saturation % Efficacy MD -1.90
[-4.50, 0.80]
-4.50
[-6.80, -2.20]
CI Overlap
Same Direction
PreVent Died before hospital discharge Efficacy RR 1.00
[0.80, 1.30]
1.00
[0.80, 1.30]
CI Overlap
Same Direction
PreVent ICU-free days Efficacy MD 0.10
[-2.20, 2.40]
0.80
[-1.30, 2.90]
CI Overlap
Same Direction
PreVent lowest oxygen saturation % Efficacy MD 3.90
[1.40, 6.40]
1.80
[-1.00, 4.60]
CI Overlap
Same Direction
PreVent lowest oxygen saturation <70% Efficacy RR 0.63
[0.30, 1.30]
0.41
[0.20, 0.90]
CI Overlap
Same Direction
PreVent lowest oxygen saturation <80% Efficacy RR 0.48
[0.30, 0.77]
0.60
[0.38, 0.93]
CI Overlap
Same Direction
PreVent lowest oxygen saturation <90% Efficacy RR 0.74
[0.60, 1.00]
0.89
[0.70, 1.20]
CI Overlap
Same Direction
PreVent Operator-reported aspiration Efficacy RR 3.00
[0.40, 10.80]
0.64
[0.20, 1.90]
CI Overlap
Different Direction
PreVent Ventilator-free days Efficacy MD -0.50
[-3.00, 1.90]
0.60
[-1.70, 2.90]
CI Overlap
Different Direction

About TTE vs RCT Comparisons

This page showcases studies that directly compared Target Trial Emulation (TTE) results with their corresponding Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs). These comparisons are crucial for understanding the validity and reliability of the TTE methodology.

Key Metrics:
  • CI Overlap: Whether confidence intervals of TTE and RCT estimates overlap
  • Direction Agreement: Whether TTE and RCT point to the same conclusion (benefit/harm)
  • Effect Measure: The statistical measure used (HR, OR, RR, etc.)
  • Transparency: Availability of protocol, data, and analysis code
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Studies with RCT Comparisons