Cognitive Debriefing Support

We conduct cognitive debriefing interviews with Japanese participants to assess whether translated questionnaires and patient-facing materials are understood as intended.

Our support may include:

• Review of interview materials
• Participant scheduling and coordination
• Interviews conducted in Japanese
• Evaluation of participants’ understanding
• Preparation of English-language reports
• Review and refinement of Japanese wording
• Responses to follow-up questions from project managers

Participant Recruitment

We work with patient associations, patient communities, and trusted networks throughout Japan.

Rather than relying mainly on public recruitment through our website, we prioritize reliable referral channels and clear explanations to prospective participants.

Our support may include eligibility screening, participant communication, interview scheduling, and honorarium coordination.

Clinician Review Support

We have established a network of experienced Japanese physicians, including specialists at major university hospitals and other leading medical institutions.

This enables us to identify clinicians with substantial experience in both common and rare diseases, including specialists who regularly treat rare disease patients.

We also facilitate communication between Japanese clinicians and overseas project managers, helping ensure that medical feedback is conveyed accurately and efficiently.

Linguistic Validation Support

Our experience in cognitive debriefing gives us practical insight into how Japanese patients understand translated Clinical Outcome Assessments and patient-facing materials.

We can support:

• Forward translation review
• Reconciliation
• Back-translation review
• Harmonization
• Proofreading
• Screenshot and electronic COA review
• Client query resolution
• Post-cognitive-debriefing revisions

Our focus is on conceptual accuracy, natural Japanese, and cultural appropriateness.