How DTS Combines Cutting-Edge Technology and Skilled Translators for Clinical Accurate Trial Translations

AI has been steadily integrating into the online world, prompting many to question how these advancements can benefit this field. That said, significant progress has been made in the translation sector, largely driven by technological advances. First came translation memory (TM) technology and more recently machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI). Although these systems are fast and reliable, human knowledge is still necessary for clinical trial translations, where accuracy is crucial at every step of the way.

At DTS Language Services, we deeply value the role of both technology and knowledgeable human translators in ensuring accuracy on each assignment. This blog is dedicated to exploring this topic in-depth and highlighting the indispensable role of human translators in providing accurate clinical trial translations.

What Is Technology's Place in Translating Clinical Trials?

Let's start with the basics. In today's world, technology plays a crucial role in delivering modern translation services. Translation memory systems, ML algorithms, and AI-powered tools can rapidly handle vast volumes of text while preserving consistency between texts. This involves maintaining standard language for clinical trials in order to help avoid mistakes. Here are a few ways technology plays a role:

1. Translation with AI and ML: These technologies generate translations faster than human translators by using enormous datasets to train their algorithms. Clinical trial protocols and other trials with various terminology and repetitive language benefit greatly from their utilization. By offering drafts, these technologies help save time and free up human translators to concentrate on fine-tuning accuracy.
2. Translation Memory: These systems save translated text that has already been translated. This allows systems to reuse words and phrases and guarantees consistency throughout projects. This is extremely beneficial in clinical studies to ensure uniformity of wording across documents.

AI tools offer a range of advantages, but it's important to acknowledge their limitations. For instance, AI tools may struggle to fully grasp the nuances of medical terminology or cultural differences that can significantly impact how information is interpreted. This is where the unique skills of human translators become indispensable, providing reassurance about the necessity of their role in the translation process.

How Does Combining AI and Skilled Translators Work?

While AI offers numerous benefits, human translators remain indispensable for translating clinical trials. Their extensive expertise, deep knowledge, and critical thinking abilities are crucial for handling the intricate medical terminology, regulatory requirements, and cultural context. This reassures the audience about the reliability and thoroughness of the translation process.

• Expertise: Translations of clinical papers are guaranteed by the profound comprehension of life sciences terminology held by medical translators. They are educated to handle complicated documentation, including patient consent forms, research protocols, and regulatory filings, and they understand the significance of medical language.
• Cultural Sensitivity: Translators also ensure that written materials are suitable for the target culture. The language and culture of the target community must be reflected in the patient materials used in international clinical trials. This tactfulness aids in preventing misinterpretations that can have an impact on patient involvement or study results.
• Contextual Understanding: Unlike AI, human translators can adapt to various types of context. They can interpret the meaning behind the words, ensuring that the translated text conveys the same intent as the original. This degree of understanding is essential in the medical industry, where it might be the difference between success and failure.

How Does DTS Integrate Human Experience with Technology?

At DTS, we blend the expertise of our skilled human translators with state-of-the-art technology to deliver exceptional translation services. Our centralized translation memory (TM) system allows us to accelerate translation processes while ensuring consistency across all documents. In addition, our experienced translators, who possess specialized medical knowledge, oversee every clinical trial translation to ensure accuracy, offer valuable insights, and account for contextual and cultural nuances that technology alone cannot fully grasp.

We understand the critical importance of upholding the highest standards of quality and confidentiality in clinical trial translations. That's why our team implements multiple layers of quality control to validate accuracy and adheres to strict protocols to safeguard sensitive medical information at every stage.

As an ISO Certified Language Services Provider with over 50 years of experience and strong affiliations with the American Translators Association and The Association of Language Companies, DTS Language Services is a partner you can trust. Our dedication to industry-leading standards, cutting-edge technology, and decades of expertise guarantee that every project is handled with precision and professionalism. By utilizing advanced translation tools, we improve both efficiency and consistency, ensuring that all your regulatory submissions, patient consent forms, and complex medical documentation are translated accurately and with cultural relevance.

With our proven track record and technological advancements, DTS is your trusted choice for clinical trial translation services.