Thanks, Pongpun. Yes, although formative research is typically done as an initial activity, it can be useful to do this in an ongoing way to better determine the dynamics and interests of a community.
Formative research can also be a broader and more comprehensive effort to gain familiarly with a local community. Whereas some sites may conduct formal research to better understand the local norms, priorities and culture, other sites may execute an informal scan of their environment. Regardless of the approach, conducting formative research with stakeholder input can help research teams obtain critical feedback about the trial and learn about stakeholders expectations!
