Factors to consider in determining the feasibility of randomized clinical trials.
This article briefly reviews some of the important feasibility issues to be considered, and often overlooked, prior to undertaking clinical research. Topics such as time requirements, the multidisciplinary approach, the importance of a Clinical Research Coordinator, training of personnel, enrollment issues, funding, and the intrinsic and extrinsic benefits of conducting clinical research are discussed.
Dainty
Katie
K
Fowler Kennedy Sport Medicine Clinic, London, Ontario, Canada. kdainty@uwo.ca
Karlsson
Jon
J
D006801:Humans; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods; D012107:Research Design; D012108:Research Personnel; D012109:Research Support as Topic