A burn-in(g) question: How long should an initial equal randomization stage be before Bayesian response-adaptive randomization?
Statistical Methods in Medical Research: An International Review Journal
Published online on January 19, 2026
Abstract
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Response-adaptive randomization (RAR) can increase participant benefit in clinical trials, but also complicates statistical analysis. The burn-in period—a non-adaptive initial stage—is commonly used to mitigate this disadvantage, yet guidance on its ...
Response-adaptive randomization (RAR) can increase participant benefit in clinical trials, but also complicates statistical analysis. The burn-in period—a non-adaptive initial stage—is commonly used to mitigate this disadvantage, yet guidance on its ...