Common English Mistakes in Clinical Studies by Arabic Speakers

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

Mistake Example #1

Overuse of passive voice

TWe conducted the clinical studywas conducted to evaluate the effects of the new medication on patients with chronic migraines. ThWedata was collecteddata from various hospitals across the United Arab Emirates, and analyzedthe resultswere analyzed to determine the efficacy of the treatment. It wasWe found reporthats of significant improvementwas observed in the majority of patients, and minimalside effectswere reported to be minimal.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed some tweaking to reduce the use of passive voice."

We conducted the clinical study to evaluate the effects of the new medication on patients with chronic migraines. We collected data from various hospitals across the United Arab Emirates, and analyzed the results to determine the efficacy of the treatment. We found reports of significant improvement in the majority of patients, and minimal side effects.

The clinical study was conducted to evaluate the effects of the new medication on patients with chronic migraines. The data was collected from various hospitals across the United Arab Emirates, and the results were analyzed to determine the efficacy of the treatment. It was found that significant improvement was observed in the majority of patients, and side effects were reported to be minimal.

Mistake Example #2

Misuse of articles ('I have car' instead of 'I have a car')

Ina recent clinical study conducted in theUnited Arab Emirates, we examined theeffect ofa new medication on patients with diabetes. SThe study involved 100 participants who were monitored over aperiod of six months. RThe results showeda significant improvement in blood sugar levels among those who received themedication, compared tothe control group.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed some tweaking to correct misused or missing articles."

In a recent clinical study conducted in the United Arab Emirates, we examined the effect of a new medication on patients with diabetes. The study involved 100 participants who were monitored over a period of six months. The results showed a significant improvement in blood sugar levels among those who received the medication, compared to the control group.

In recent clinical study conducted in United Arab Emirates, we examined effect of new medication on patients with diabetes. Study involved 100 participants who were monitored over period of six months. Results showed significant improvement in blood sugar levels among those who received medication compared to control group.