Is the ‘simple carry‐over’ model useful?

S. J. Senn*

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Abstract

It is argued that the models usually employed for carry‐over effects in cross‐over trials are not reasonable. The example of a non‐linear dose response for a dose‐finding trial arranged in a Williams square is developed to show that if carry‐over is present to any appreciable degree the usual statistical models provide no guaranteed protection against its effects. It is concluded that the most reasonably defended assumption about carry‐over effects is that no important carry‐over has taken place and that, where this assumption cannot be defended, statistical models provide no satisfactory substitute for it.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)715-726
Number of pages12
JournalStatistics in Medicine
Volume11
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1992
Externally publishedYes

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