Freelance medical writing for clinical trial protocols and reports
Professional English-language medical writing that flows with clarity and is cross-checked against the submission guidelines.
For clinical researchers and pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device companies who are preparing institutional review board (IRB) ethical applications, clinical trial protocols, and clinical trial reports.
From Thomas Solomon, PhD — a native English-speaking freelance medical writer and data scientist with 15+ years of experience, 90+ publications, and 7000+ citations.
Price
£0.85
per word
Example cost estimate:
4000-word clinical trial protocol: £3,400
Notes:
- Reference lists are not included in the word count.
- If data analysis is required, there will be an additional charge at my hourly rate.
- I offer this service in British or American English. I’m a native Brit, but I’ve lived in the US and am married to an American; as a result, I speak both languages.
- See more FAQs here.
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My process
1️⃣ Initial no-cost consultation
🔸 Email me a description of your medical writing or data analysis project, including the word count (if relevant), the service you need, and your deadline.
2️⃣ Cost estimate
🔸 We will discuss the details by email/phone call/video chat to help me understand your needs and how I might help.
🔸 Then, I’ll email you a cost estimate along with an expected time frame, tailored to meet your deadline.
3️⃣ I get to work
🔸 If you agree to the project terms and confirm that you want to proceed, you email me your file(s) and I get to work.
🔸 When I’ve completed the work, I’ll email you the new file(s) and an invoice for payment.
4️⃣ Follow-up
🔸 If aspects of my work need clarification, I offer a no-cost follow-up communication to answer questions.
🔸 Repeated edits of files/documents beyond the initial follow-up will incur additional charges at the hourly or per-word rate, whichever is applicable.
FAQs
Yes. I can help draft and refine ethics or IRB application materials for research studies.
Yes. I provide support for clinical trial protocols and related structured research documents.
Yes. If you send the required template or submission guidance, I can align the document to those requirements.
Yes. I can improve the structure and clarity of objectives, procedures, outcomes, and methodological detail.
Yes. Depending on the project, I may also be able to help with connected research or trial documentation.
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