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Confirms Operational Viability
The Core Principle
A scientifically brilliant protocol is useless if it can't be executed in the real world. Feasibility assesses if the protocol is practical for clinical sites, considering staff workload, required equipment, patient burden, and alignment with the local standard of care.
Why It's Critical
It bridges the gap between the 'ivory tower' and the clinic, ensuring that the study can be run efficiently and effectively by the people on the ground.
Real-World Impact
A protocol requires a blood sample to be processed and frozen within 15 minutes of being drawn. Feasibility checks with potential sites reveal that their labs are in a separate building, making the 15-minute window impossible. The protocol is revised to allow for a stabilizing agent to be added to the sample, extending the window to 60 minutes.