Common English Mistakes in Clinical Studies by Korean Speakers

This page focuses on errors typically made by native Korean speakers from South Korea when writing a Clinical Study in English.

Mistake Example #1

Incorrect word order in complex sentences

In this clinical study, we investigated how the new medication affectsed patients with chronic pain, whothey were recruited from three hospitals in Seoul. The results showed that, when patients took the medication, their pain levels significantly decreased, which it was measured using a standardized pain scale. Further research is needed to determine long-term effects, which theymay vary depending on individual patient characteristics.

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Camille, Maryland, USA

"Looks very good overall. I have addressed word order and overall flow in a few places. "

In this clinical study, we investigated how the new medication affected patients with chronic pain who were recruited from three hospitals in Seoul. The results showed that when patients took the medication, their pain levels significantly decreased, as measured using a standardized pain scale. Further research is needed to determine long-term effects, which may vary depending on individual patient characteristics.

In this clinical study, we investigated how the new medication affects patients with chronic pain, who they were recruited from three hospitals in Seoul. The results showed that, when patients took the medication, their pain levels significantly decreased, which it was measured using a standardized pain scale. Further research is needed to determine long-term effects, which they may vary depending on individual patient characteristics.

Mistake Example #2

Confusion with prepositions ('in', 'on', 'at')

The clinical study was conducted at Seoul National University Hospital in 2023. The pParticipants were observed fonr the effects of the new medication in reducing symptoms of chronic pain. Data was collected at regular intervals and analyzed in the laboratory on the third floor.

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Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed some tweaking to correct prepositional phrasing."

The clinical study was conducted at Seoul National University Hospital in 2023. Participants were observed for the effects of the new medication in reducing symptoms of chronic pain. Data was collected at regular intervals and analyzed in the laboratory on the third floor.

The clinical study was conducted at Seoul National University Hospital in 2023. The participants were observed on the effects of the new medication in reducing symptoms of chronic pain. Data was collected at regular intervals and analyzed in the laboratory on the third floor.

Mistake Example #3

Omitting articles ('a', 'an', 'the')

Ina recent clinical study conducted in Seoul, researchers examined theeffects of new medication on patients with chronic pain. SThe study involved 100 participants who were monitored over aperiod of six months. RThe results showeda significant improvement in pain levels, suggesting that medication could be aneffective treatment option for patients suffering from chronic pain.

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Vince, United States

"Just a few minor tweaks to make sure articles are in the right spots :) Nice work! "

In a recent clinical study conducted in Seoul, researchers examined the effects of new medication on patients with chronic pain. The study involved 100 participants who were monitored over a period of six months. The results showed a significant improvement in pain levels, suggesting that medication could be an effective treatment option for patients suffering from chronic pain.

In recent clinical study conducted in Seoul, researchers examined effects of new medication on patients with chronic pain. Study involved 100 participants who were monitored over period of six months. Results showed significant improvement in pain levels, suggesting that medication could be effective treatment option for patients suffering from chronic pain.