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Problem
3.1
Using data from the
table below, which of the subsets of TMD patients is it feasible
to use in a multicenter trial with two arms that requires 100
cases in each arm, if you want to complete data collection and
follow in under 3 years?
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Subset
|
Inclusion
Criteria
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Cases
per year
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A
| TMD
(any diagnosis) | 600
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B
| TMD
+ any major psychiatric disorder (30% prevalence;
Kight,
et al., 1999) | 180
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C
| TMD
with disc displacement-no reduction (4% prevalence;
Dworkin, et al., 1992) | 24
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Question
3.1.1
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