The impact of sample size on trial outcomes

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Has anyone ever looked into how drastically sample size can influence the outcomes of clinical trials? For example, I was reading about a study where increasing the sample from 100 to 500 participants resulted in completely different conclusions on efficacy. It’s fascinating to see the role of statistical power in designing trials and ensuring data integrity.

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