Best Practice Case: Successful Localization and Linguistic Validation for a Multinational Pharmaceutical Clinical Trial App

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The Challenge: Localizing a Clinical Trial App for Korean Patients

A global pharmaceutical company developed a mobile application for clinical trial participants to record their medication intake. This application was crucial for tracking patient compliance and ensuring the integrity of the clinical trial data. However, localization was necessary to ensure Korean patients could use the app effectively and reliably, especially considering the cultural and legal differences in healthcare practices.

 

Our Best Practice Solution: A Rigorous, Multi-Step Process

MediTrans employed a comprehensive approach to successfully localize and validate the app, which involved the following key steps:

1. Medical Translation: We began with specialized medical translation by experts familiar with clinical trials and healthcare terminology. Our translators ensured that all terms were accurate, easy to understand, and culturally relevant for the Korean audience.

2. Linguistic Validation: To verify that the translations accurately conveyed the intended message, we used back translation to compare the translated content with the original text. We then conducted cognitive debriefing with real patients, collecting feedback to ensure the app was intuitive and easily understood.

3. UI/UX Optimization: We worked on adapting the user interface (UI) to Korean cultural and language norms, ensuring users' smooth and intuitive experience. Simultaneously, we ensured compliance with local data protection laws and other relevant regulations.

4. Feedback Integration & Final Adjustments: By collecting feedback from users during testing and making adjustments based on their insights, we improved the app's functionality and clarity, significantly enhancing the overall user experience.

The Result: A Seamless, Reliable Application for Korean Patients

Thanks to our meticulous localization and linguistic validation process, Korean patients were able to accurately record their medication with confidence. This improved patient compliance and enhanced the accuracy of clinical trial data, helping the pharmaceutical company achieve tremendous success in its trials.

Why Choose MediTrans for Your Healthcare Localization?

• Expert Healthcare Translation: Our team consists of highly skilled translators with expertise in clinical trials, healthcare regulations, and medical terminology.

• Linguistic Validation for Accuracy: We employ a rigorous validation process to ensure that translations are accurate, precise, and culturally appropriate.

• Culturally Relevant Solutions: We ensure that your product isn't just translated—it's localized to fit your target market's cultural and legal needs.

• Comprehensive Service: From translation to testing, UI adjustments, and legal compliance, MediTrans offers a full-spectrum solution for healthcare localization.

The MediTrans Advantage: Helping You Achieve Global Success

Whether you're developing a clinical trial app, medical software, or any healthcare-related digital solution, MediTrans provides the expertise you need to ensure your product is culturally and linguistically ready for the global stage.

Contact us today to learn how our best localization and linguistic validation practices can help you successfully expand into international markets!