TableĀ 2

Analysis population for efficacy analysis and adverse outcome analysis12 19 22

Analysis populationDefinition
ITTAll randomised patients are included in efficacy analysis and adverse outcome analysis
mITTAll randomised patients, except a defined patient group, are included in efficacy analysis and adverse outcome analysis
As observed (AO)Only patients who complete the trial are included in efficacy analysis and adverse outcome analysis
Per protocol (PP)Patients who adhered to terms of eligibility, interventions and outcome assessment prespecified in the protocol are included in efficacy analysis and adverse outcome analysis
OtherNone of the aforementioned categories fits the analysis population
UnclearIt is unclear which analysis is applied
  • ITT, intention to treat; mITT, modified intention to treat.