Common English Mistakes in Clinical Studies by Ukrainian Speakers

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

Mistake Example #1

Using 'will' incorrectly in conditionals ('If it will rain, I will stay' instead of 'If it rains, I will stay')

In our clinical study, we aim to evaluate the effectiveness of the new medication on patients witho suffer from chronic migraines. If the participantswill experience any adverse effects, we will immediately report these to the ethics committee. Additionally, if the weather will bes favorable, we will conduct outdoor sessions to observe any environmental impact on the treatment outcomes.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"I changed some incorrect uses of "will" and made a couple of other changes. Well done!"

In our clinical study, we aim to evaluate the effectiveness of the new medication on patients who suffer from chronic migraines. If the participants experience any adverse effects, we will immediately report these to the ethics committee. Additionally, if the weather is favorable, we will conduct outdoor sessions to observe any environmental impact on the treatment outcomes.

In our clinical study, we aim to evaluate the effectiveness of the new medication on patients with chronic migraines. If the participants will experience any adverse effects, we will immediately report to the ethics committee. Additionally, if the weather will be favorable, we will conduct outdoor sessions to observe any environmental impact on the treatment outcomes.

Mistake Example #2

Skipping articles ('I bought car' instead of 'I bought a car')

Ina recent clinical study conducted in Ukraine, researchers examined theeffect ofa new medication on patients with chronic heart disease. SThe study involved 150 participants who were monitored over aperiod of six months. RThe results showeda significant improvement in patient health, with areduction in symptoms anda better overall quality of life.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed some tweaking to add omitted articles ("the," "an," etc.). "

In a recent clinical study conducted in Ukraine, researchers examined the effect of a new medication on patients with chronic heart disease. The study involved 150 participants who were monitored over a period of six months. The results showed a significant improvement in patient health, with a reduction in symptoms and a better overall quality of life.

In recent clinical study conducted in Ukraine, researchers examined effect of new medication on patients with chronic heart disease. Study involved 150 participants who were monitored over period of six months. Results showed significant improvement in patient health, with reduction in symptoms and better overall quality of life.

Mistake Example #3

Confusion with word order ('Always I go to the store' instead of 'I always go to the store')

Ina recent clinical study conducted in Ukraine, we investigated theeffects ofa new medication on patients with chronic pain. AWe alwayswe ensure that participants are informed about potential risks and benefits before they agree to join the study. Rthe results show thatthe medication significantly reduces pain levels, but we needfurther research we needto confirmthe long-term effects.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"I fixed some issues with the word order. I also added some missing articles."

In a recent clinical study conducted in Ukraine, we investigated the effects of a new medication on patients with chronic pain. We always ensure that participants are informed about potential risks and benefits before they agree to join the study. the results show that the medication significantly reduces pain levels, but we need further research to confirm the long-term effects.

In recent clinical study conducted in Ukraine, we investigated effects of new medication on patients with chronic pain. Always we ensure that participants are informed about potential risks and benefits before they agree to join the study. Results show that medication significantly reduces pain levels, but further research we need to confirm long-term effects.