If randomization was used to create the groups of analytic units for comparison of outcome then consider the following:
Guanghan F. Liu∗,†, Kaifeng Lu, Robin Mogg, Madhuja Mallick and Devan V. Mehrotra: Should baseline be a covariate or dependent variable in analyses of
change from baseline in clinical trials? Statist. Med. 2009; 28:2509–2530
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Brent Blumenstein
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Original Message:
Sent: 01-28-2022 09:09
From: Brandy Sinco
Subject: Difference Score as Outcome, Baseline as One of Several Covariates
Dear Colleagues:
Does anyone have any favorite articles that focus on the methodology of "change score from baseline" as outcome with baseline value as one covariate, along with demographics and others?
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Brandy Sinco, BS, MA, MS
Statistician Senior
Michigan Medicine
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