Common English Mistakes in Clinical Studies by Arabic Speakers

This page focuses on errors typically made by native Arabic speakers from Saudi Arabia when writing a Clinical Study in English.

Mistake Example #1

Misuse of verb tense (e.g., 'He go to school' instead of 'He goes to school')

The clinical study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the new medication on patients withchronic asthmapatients. Participants are recruited from various hospitals in Riyadh, and they undergo treatment for a period of six months. The study fresultsindicate that the medication significantly improves lung function in amajority of thepatients.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed some verb tense corrections."

The clinical study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the new medication on chronic asthma patients. Participants are recruited from various hospitals in Riyadh, and they undergo treatment for a period of six months. The study results indicate that the medication significantly improves lung function in a majority of patients.

The clinical study aim to evaluate the effectiveness of the new medication on patients with chronic asthma. Participants are recruited from various hospitals in Riyadh, and they undergo treatment for a period of six months. The study find that the medication significantly improve lung function in majority of the patients.

Mistake Example #2

Confusion between masculine and feminine pronouns

In this clinical study, we examined the effects of a new medication on patients with diabetes. HeIt was observed that the medication significantly reduced blood sugar levels in participants. Each patient reported their experiences, andhe provided valuable feedback on the treatment's effectiveness. The study concluded that the medication is safe and effective, and shwe recommends further research to confirm these findings.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"I fixed some issues with the pronouns. Otherwise, it sounds great!"

In this clinical study, we examined the effects of a new medication on patients with diabetes. It was observed that the medication significantly reduced blood sugar levels in participants. Each patient reported their experiences, and provided valuable feedback on the treatment's effectiveness. The study concluded that the medication is safe and effective, and we recommend further research to confirm these findings.

In this clinical study, we examined the effects of a new medication on patients with diabetes. He was observed that the medication significantly reduced blood sugar levels in participants. Each patient reported her experiences, and he provided valuable feedback on the treatment's effectiveness. The study concluded that the medication is safe and effective, and she recommends further research to confirm these findings.

Mistake Example #3

Overuse of formal expressions ('I am honored to inform you...')

I am honored to inform you that oOur clinical study on the effects of the new medication has been conducted with utmost precision and dedication. It is with great pleasure that I share tThe preliminary results, which indicate a significant improvement in patient outcomes. We aredeeply grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the advancement of medical knowledge and are eager to present our findings at the upcoming international conference.

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

"I changed some of the phrasing to be more straightforward. Otherwise, the ideas in this text are clearly expressed. "

Our clinical study on the effects of the new medication has been conducted with utmost precision and dedication. The preliminary results indicate a significant improvement in patient outcomes. We are grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the advancement of medical knowledge and are eager to present our findings at the upcoming international conference.

I am honored to inform you that our clinical study on the effects of the new medication has been conducted with utmost precision and dedication. It is with great pleasure that I share the preliminary results, which indicate a significant improvement in patient outcomes. We are deeply grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the advancement of medical knowledge and are eager to present our findings at the upcoming international conference.