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The effect of assignment to treatment, estimated by comparing randomized groups as assigned even when some participants do not adhere.
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The randomized assignment is compared even when adherence varies.Distinguish the effect of being assigned an intervention from the effect of actually receiving it.
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- intention-to-treat effect
- ITT estimate
- analyze by assigned group
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The trial reported the intention-to-treat effect despite several participants switching treatments.
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- intention-to-treat effect
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It targets assignment, not necessarily receipt of treatment; retaining groups preserves randomization, while missing outcomes still need handling.
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