Common English Mistakes in Clinical Studies by German Speakers

This page focuses on errors typically made by native German speakers from Germany when writing a Clinical Study in English.

Mistake Example #1

Capitalizing all nouns (following German grammar rules)

The Cclinical Sstudy was conducted to evaluate the Eeffectiveness of the new Ddrug in treating Ppatients with Cchronic Ppain. The Sstudy involved 100 Pparticipants from various Hhospitals across Germany, and the Rresults showed a significant Iimprovement in Ppain Llevels after six Wweeks of Ttreatment. Further Rresearch is needed to confirm these Ffindings and to explore the potential Sside Eeffects of the Ddrug.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"Only proper nouns should be capitalized. Capitals are not necessary for common nouns (non-specific people, places, things, or ideas)."

The clinical study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of the new drug in treating patients with chronic pain. The study involved 100 participants from various hospitals across Germany, and the results showed a significant improvement in pain levels after six weeks of treatment. Further research is needed to confirm these findings and to explore the potential side effects of the drug.

The Clinical Study was conducted to evaluate the Effectiveness of the new Drug in treating Patients with Chronic Pain. The Study involved 100 Participants from various Hospitals across Germany, and the Results showed a significant Improvement in Pain Levels after six Weeks of Treatment. Further Research is needed to confirm these Findings and to explore the potential Side Effects of the Drug.

Mistake Example #2

Overuse of passive voice

In the clinical study, the effects of the new medication were analyzed on patients with chronic pain. The data were collected over a period of six months, and significant improvements were observed in the patients' conditions. It was concluded that the medication was well-tolerated, and side effects were minimal. Further research is recommended to confirm these findings in a larger population.

Text corrected by:
Michele A., Boston, Massachusetts; United States

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In the clinical study, the effects of the new medication were analyzed on patients with chronic pain. The data were collected over a period of six months, and significant improvements were observed in the patients' conditions. It was concluded that the medication was well-tolerated, and side effects were minimal. Further research is recommended to confirm these findings in a larger population.

In the clinical study, the effects of the new medication were analyzed on patients with chronic pain. The data were collected over a period of six months, and significant improvements were observed in the patients' conditions. It was concluded that the medication was well-tolerated, and side effects were minimal. Further research is recommended to confirm these findings in a larger population.

Mistake Example #3

Incorrect word order in subordinate clauses

The clinical study was conducted to determine how effective isthe new medicationis in reducing symptoms of chronic pain. PThe participants, who were recruited from various clinics, were monitored over a period of six months to assess whether the treatment improved their quality of life. It was observed that, when the medication was taken regularly, the patients reportedsignificant improvements in theirpain levelswere reported by the patients.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"I made some changes to the word order and polished it up."

The clinical study was conducted to determine how effective the new medication is in reducing symptoms of chronic pain. The participants, who were recruited from various clinics, were monitored over a period of six months to assess whether the treatment improved their quality of life. It was observed that, when the medication was taken regularly, the patients reported significant improvements in their pain levels.

The clinical study was conducted to determine how effective is the new medication in reducing symptoms of chronic pain. Participants, who were recruited from various clinics, were monitored over a period of six months to assess whether the treatment improved their quality of life. It was observed that, when the medication was taken regularly, significant improvements in pain levels were reported by the patients.