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Table 1 Sample size and power under different scenarios

From: Randomised controlled trial of improvisational music therapy's effectiveness for children with autism spectrum disorders (TIME-A): study protocol

Raw difference on the ADOS scale (SD = 5)

Standardised effect size (Cohen's d)

Power at first interim look1

Test power over all 4 interim looks2

2.5

0.5 (medium effect)

93%

100%

2

0.4

76%

100%

1.5

0.3

47%

99%

1

0.2 (small effect)

20%

80%

  1. Note. Based on 10000 simulations for each scenario. 1Usable N = 235 (300 randomised). 2Maximum usable N = 939.