The Role Translation Plays in Recruitment & Retention, a White paper

Clinical trials play a vital role in advancing medical research and ensuring that new treatments are safe and effective. However, a significant issue that needs urgent attention is the lack of diversity in clinical trial participants. This whitepaper explores the importance of diversity in clinical trials, the challenges it presents, and strategies for improvement.

Key Points:

1. The Importance of Diversity: Clinical trial participants should mirror the broader population to ensure that medical products are safe and effective for everyone. Unfortunately, many racial and ethnic minorities and diverse groups are underrepresented in clinical research.
2. Need for Change: Changes are imperative to ensure diverse representation in clinical trials. This includes addressing language barriers, as patients are more likely to engage when content is available in their native languages.
3. Cultural Sensitivity: Translating and localizing clinical trial content to reflect cultural nuances is crucial. Cultural relevance builds trust and understanding among participants, leading to better engagement and compliance throughout the trial.
4. Patient Recruitment and Retention: Translation plays a pivotal role in patient recruitment and retention. Providing materials in patients’ native languages and offering interpreters throughout the process enhances the patient experience.

By downloading this whitepaper, you can contribute to the improvement of health equity and ensure that clinical trials are more inclusive and representative of diverse populations. By working with a language solutions provider like Morningside, a Questel Company, you can break language barriers in clinical trials.