Clinical Trials Translation Services
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Clinical Trials Translation Services
Accurate, compliant translations for every stage of your study
AsiaLocalize provides clinical trial translation services for pharmaceutical companies, medical device manufacturers and CROs. Native linguists with a medical background translate protocols, informed consent forms, CRFs, study reports and regulatory documents in 120+ languages, under an ISO 17100-certified process tailored to each region’s regulations and patients.
Quick definition
What are clinical trial translation services?
Clinical trial translation services translate protocols, informed consent forms, case report forms, study reports, patient materials and regulatory documents for multinational studies, keeping them accurate, culturally appropriate and compliant with regional regulations. AsiaLocalize uses native life sciences linguists with a medical background under an ISO 17100-certified process in 120+ languages.
Clinical trial translation at a glance
- Clients: pharmaceutical companies, medical device makers and CROs
- Documents: protocols, ICFs, CRFs, study reports, IFUs and labeling
- Linguists: native speakers with a medical background
- Compliance: tailored to each region's regulatory framework
- Tools: TM, TMS, automated QA and terminology management
See also: pharmaceutical, medical and life sciences translation.
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Culturally aware
How do we make clinical translations clear for patients?
The patient-clinician relationship is critical in clinical trials. Our native translators combine medical expertise with an understanding of your participants’ education levels and culture, so every message is clear.
- Patient recruitment materials
- Informed consent forms
- Questionnaires and reports
- Linguistic accuracy and cultural relevance
Regulatory expertise
How do we keep clinical trial translations compliant?
Our process follows industry standards and regional regulations, so your content meets every requirement. We tailor translations to the regulatory frameworks of your target regions, so you can focus on running your trials.
- Professional linguists for legal and regulatory documents
- Alignment with regional regulatory frameworks
- Compliance checked from start to finish
Technology
What technology supports our clinical trial translations?
We combine human expertise with efficient tools that improve consistency across documents and reduce turnaround times and costs.
- Translation memory (TM) tools
- Translation management systems (TMS)
- Automated quality assurance checks
- Terminology management systems
Documents
Which clinical trial documents do we translate?
Patient-facing materials
- Patient recruitment materials
- Informed consent forms
- Patient questionnaires
- Instructions for use (IFUs)
- Package labeling
Clinical trial documentation
- Clinical protocols
- Clinical study reports
- Case report forms (CRFs)
- Investigator's brochures
Regulatory documents
- Drug registration documentation
- Regulatory documents
- Drug development process documentation
How it works
How does our clinical trial translation process work?
01
Study scoping
We review your documents, target regions and regulatory needs.
02
Specialist translation
Native linguists with a medical background translate each document.
03
Revision and alignment
A second linguist revises, and we align content with regional regulations.
04
QA and delivery
Automated QA and terminology checks before fast delivery.
Which clinical trial documents need what?
Each group of documents has a different reader and a different key requirement.
| Examples | Main reader | Key requirement | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patient-facing | Recruitment materials, ICFs, questionnaires, IFUs, labeling | Trial participants | Plain language that fits education level and culture |
| Clinical documentation | Protocols, study reports, CRFs, investigator’s brochures | Investigators and sites | Precise, consistent terminology |
| Regulatory | Drug registration, regulatory and drug development documents | Regulators | Alignment with regional regulatory frameworks |
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Frequently Asked Questions About Clinical Trial Translation
What are clinical trial translation services?
Clinical trial translation services translate protocols, informed consent forms, case report forms, study reports, patient materials and regulatory documents for multinational studies, keeping them accurate, culturally appropriate and compliant.
Who uses clinical trial translation services?
Pharmaceutical companies, medical device manufacturers and contract research organizations (CROs) running clinical studies across several countries.
Which clinical trial documents do you translate?
Patient recruitment materials, informed consent forms, questionnaires, IFUs, package labeling, clinical protocols, clinical study reports, CRFs, investigator’s brochures, drug registration and drug development documents.
Who translates clinical trial documents at AsiaLocalize?
Experienced life sciences linguists and native-speaking translators with a medical background.
How do you keep translations compliant with regional regulations?
Our process follows industry standards and regional regulations, and we tailor each translation to the regulatory framework of the target region.
How do you make patient materials easy to understand?
Our native translators consider participants’ education levels and cultural nuances, so consent forms and questionnaires are clear as well as accurate.
What technology do you use for clinical trial translation?
Translation memory tools, translation management systems, automated quality assurance checks and terminology management systems, which improve consistency and reduce turnaround times and costs.
