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Ep 95. What is Linguistic Validation — and Why it Matters in Clinical Trials

Jason Willis-Lee

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 In this solo episode of the show, we unpack the essential role of linguistic validation (LV) in global clinical trials

You’ll learn:

– What linguistic validation is and how it differs from standard translation
– Why it's critical for ensuring the accuracy of patient-reported outcomes (PROs)
– The key steps in a linguistic validation protocol
– How cognitive debriefing ensures patient comprehension
– The importance of cross-cultural adaptation in maintaining conceptual equivalence across different languages

Whether you're a clinical research professional, freelance translator or clinical trial sponsor, this episode will clarify how LV safeguards data integrity and patient safety across diverse populations.

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