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From patient interviews to regulatory-ready transcripts in minutes. Sonix delivers HIPAA-compliant, highly accurate transcription in 53+ languages, helping clinical research teams extract insights and accelerate breakthroughs.

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Clinical Features

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clinical research

Patient Interview Transcription

Transcribe patient interviews with medical terminology accuracy. Speaker identification helps attribute responses correctly for regulatory documentation.

HIPAA Compliant

Sonix meets HIPAA requirements for protected health information. BAA available for enterprise customers. Your patient data stays protected.

Multilingual Trials

Conduct global clinical trials in 53+ languages. Transcribe patient interviews in their native language and translate for cross-site analysis.

Regulatory-Ready Export

Export transcripts in formats ready for FDA, EMA, and other regulatory submissions. Timestamps and speaker labels meet documentation standards.

AI-Powered Analysis

Use AI to identify adverse events, extract key themes, and perform sentiment analysis across patient interviews. Turn hours of data into actionable insights.

Enterprise Security

SOC 2 Type II certified with end-to-end encryption. GDPR compliant with data residency options. Audit logs track all access to sensitive data.

Common Questions

Everything you need to know about
clinical research transcription

Is Sonix HIPAA compliant for clinical research?

Yes. Sonix meets HIPAA requirements for handling protected health information. We offer Business Associate Agreements (BAA) for enterprise customers. All data is encrypted in transit and at rest, and we maintain strict access controls and audit logs.

How accurate is Sonix for medical terminology?

Sonix achieves high accuracy on medical terminology through our specialized AI models. You can also upload custom vocabularies for specific therapeutic areas, drug names, and medical devices to further improve accuracy.

Can Sonix handle multinational clinical trials?

Yes. Sonix transcribes in 53+ languages, making it ideal for global clinical trials. Transcribe patient interviews in their native language, then translate for central analysis. All transcripts maintain consistent formatting across languages.

Are transcripts suitable for regulatory submission?

Yes. Sonix transcripts include timestamps and speaker identification that meet FDA, EMA, and ICH-GCP documentation standards. Export in formats compatible with your regulatory submission workflow.

How does Sonix protect patient data?

Sonix is SOC 2 Type II certified and GDPR compliant. All data is encrypted end-to-end with AES-256. We offer data residency options, detailed audit logs, and SSO integration. You can delete data permanently at any time.

Can Sonix help identify adverse events?

Yes. Our AI analysis features can help identify potential adverse events, extract key themes, and flag important mentions across patient interviews. This accelerates safety monitoring while maintaining human oversight.

Why Sonix for Clinical Research

Transform how your team
handles clinical data

Accelerate research

Transcripts ready in minutes, not days. Faster transcription means faster insights and shorter timelines to breakthrough.

Ensure compliance

HIPAA, GDPR, and SOC 2 compliant. Meet regulatory requirements with enterprise-grade security and documentation.

Go global

Conduct trials in 53+ languages. Transcribe patient interviews anywhere in the world with consistent quality.

Protect patients

End-to-end encryption and strict access controls keep patient data secure throughout your research workflow.

Why Choose Sonix

The transcription platform trusted by
clinical research teams

Why do clinical research teams choose Sonix?

Sonix combines the accuracy, security, and compliance that clinical research demands. HIPAA compliant with BAA available, SOC 2 Type II certified, and GDPR compliant. Pharmaceutical companies and academic medical centers trust Sonix for their most sensitive research.

How does Sonix compare to medical transcription services?

Sonix is dramatically faster and more affordable. A one-hour patient interview costs under $10 and is ready in minutes, versus $100+ and days for traditional medical transcription. Our AI accuracy rivals human transcriptionists for most clinical content.

Can Sonix handle the scale of large clinical trials?

Yes. Upload hundreds of patient interviews simultaneously across multiple sites and languages. Our infrastructure handles peak enrollment periods without slowdowns. Enterprise plans support unlimited users and centralized billing.

What support do clinical research teams receive?

Clinical research teams get priority support with staff who understand regulatory requirements. Enterprise plans include dedicated account managers, custom onboarding, and assistance with compliance documentation.

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