Description
Compare study-translation source and version metadata.
Clinical research distinguishes supplied protocol metadata, participant/event records, allocation bookkeeping and an analysis target. A local count, permission flag or denominator choice can help reconcile records without establishing valid consent, randomization, regulatory compliance or a reliable treatment-effect estimate.
Compare study-translation source and version metadata.
When to use this tool
Use Study Translation Version Source Pair when checking the stated clinical-research record, allocation, timing, analysis or evidence-basis convention.
How to use the tool and how it works
- Enter formId, translatedParent, sourceVersion, translatedSourceVersion, language, requiredLanguage. Use the units and conventions below.
- Run the tool. Correct any format, range, or cross-field input error before interpreting the output.
- Read parentMatches, versionMatches, languageMatches. Inspect parentMatches, versionMatches, languageMatches before interpreting the associated values.
Compare study-translation source and version metadata. Return parentMatches, versionMatches and languageMatches by exact supplied-label equality.1
| Input field | Meaning and units | Accepted input |
|---|---|---|
| formId | Form Id | Required. Text; maximum UTF-16 length 8192. |
| translatedParent | Translated Parent | Required. Text; maximum UTF-16 length 8192. |
| sourceVersion | Source Version | Required. Text; maximum UTF-16 length 8192. |
| translatedSourceVersion | Translated Source Version | Required. Text; maximum UTF-16 length 8192. |
| language | Language | Required. Text; maximum UTF-16 length 8192. |
| requiredLanguage | Required Language | Required. Text; maximum UTF-16 length 8192. |
| Output field | Interpretation | Returned shape |
|---|---|---|
| parentMatches | Parent Matches | Required. Boolean. |
| versionMatches | Version Matches | Required. Boolean. |
| languageMatches | Language Matches | Required. Boolean. |
{
"input": {
"formId": "F1",
"translatedParent": "F1",
"sourceVersion": "v2",
"translatedSourceVersion": "v2",
"language": "fr",
"requiredLanguage": "fr"
},
"output": {
"parentMatches": true,
"versionMatches": true,
"languageMatches": true
}
}Limitations and assumptions
- This does not verify translation fidelity, participant comprehension, approval or lawful use of the form.
- Inputs must satisfy both the field types and the cross-field conditions above. Invalid input causes an error; a successful false flag or documented placeholder is a different result.
Alternative or Complementary methods
Use the complete approved protocol, authenticated source records and qualified clinical/statistical oversight for actual trial design, conduct and interpretation.
References
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