depends on its requirements, the procedures involved and participant safety.
Feasibility & Site Selection
Clinical research helps evaluate medicines, medical devices,
diagnostics, and treatments within established ethical and
regulatory frameworks.
Understanding Research Pathways
There is no single approach to clinical research. The most appropriate research pathway depends on the needs of each study, including:
Participant safety
Study procedures
Specialist equipment
Clinical expertise
Follow-up requirements
Where Clinical Research Takes Place
Clinical research may take place in a variety of healthcare environments depending on study requirements, participant safety considerations, and the procedures involved. Some studies require specialist hospital-based research centres, while others may be delivered through community healthcare settings and research-enabled Visit Centres. Orizzonte supports research delivery through a network of GP-integrated Visit Centres operating within established healthcare environments.
Hospital Research
Some studies take place in hospitals because they require specialist procedures, equipment or clinical expertise. These studies may include:
Advanced imaging
Specialist interventions
Intensive monitoring
Hospital-based care
Visit Centres
Some studies can be delivered through Visit Centres embedded within primary care. Depending on the study, Visit Centres may support:
Participant appointments
Study assessments
Follow-up visits
Participant communication
Hybrid Research
Some studies combine hospital care with appointments delivered through Visit Centres. This approach helps ensure participants receive the right care in the right setting throughout the study.
The Role of Visit Centres
Visit Centres are research-enabled healthcare environments designed to support clinical research delivery within primary care. Depending on study requirements, Visit Centres may support:
Participant appointments
Follow-up visits
Study assessments
Participant communication
Research coordination activities
Visit Centres form part of a broader research delivery ecosystem and operate alongside hospitals, specialist services, and other healthcare providers.
Participant-Centred Research Delivery
Modern research pathways increasingly seek to balance scientific requirements with participant experience. Where appropriate, research delivery may be designed to:
Reduce unnecessary travel
Support participation through familiar healthcare environments
Improve access to research opportunities
Maintain continuity of communication throughout the study
The most appropriate pathway will always be determined by study requirements and participant safety considerations.
Empowering clinicians to become research-active is not just about advancing science — it’s about transforming care at its core
Dr. Aries Maximus Ogbuokiri
COO
How Orizzonte Supports Research Pathways
Orizzonte operates clinical research infrastructure through a network of GP-integrated Visit Centres. The model supports:
Community-based research delivery
Multi-site research operations
Participant coordination
Sponsor and CRO collaboration
Governance and quality frameworks
This infrastructure enables research delivery across a range of study models, including community-based and hybrid research pathways.
Our Approach to Feasibility
Orizzonte assesses study requirements against infrastructure capability, operational considerations, and participant pathways. This includes evaluation of:
Protocol requirements
Participant populations
Site capability
Visit schedules
Resource requirements
Delivery complexity
Operational considerations
The objective is to identify the most appropriate delivery pathway for each study.
Participant Safety
Participant safety sits at the centre of clinical research. Research studies operate within ethical, regulatory, and governance frameworks designed to protect participants and support research integrity. Participation is voluntary and subject to informed consent processes, study-specific eligibility criteria, and ongoing oversight throughout the study lifecycle. Participant information is managed in accordance with applicable privacy and confidentiality requirements.
Supporting Sponsors & CROs
Orizzonte works with Sponsors and CROs to assess delivery requirements across its network of research-enabled Visit Centres. The model combines local healthcare environments with centrally coordinated operational management, helping support informed site selection and delivery planning.
Empowering clinicians to become research-active is not just about advancing science — it’s about transforming care at its core
Dr. Aries Maximus Ogbuokiri
COO
Reduced Trial Delays
Real-World Representation
Sponsor Confidence
Why It Matters
Reduced Trial Delays
Real-World Representation
Sponsor Confidence
From Feasibility to Delivery
Feasibility is not a standalone activity. Insights gained during feasibility assessment help inform operational planning, site activation, participant pathways, and ongoing study delivery. This integrated approach helps support continuity from study evaluation through to execution.
Frequently Asked Questions
A research pathway describes how a clinical research study is delivered, including where appointments take place and the activities involved.
No. Some studies require hospital-based research, while others can be delivered through Visit Centres. Some studies use both settings.
A hybrid research model combines hospital-based care with appointments delivered through Visit Centres.
Appointment locations are determined by the study requirements and cannot usually be changed.
Explore Research Opportunities
Discover clinical research studies delivered through our network of Visit Centres. Interested in future studies? Join our participant registry to receive updates about upcoming research opportunities.