For researchers submitting trial data to ClinicalTrials.gov, the Adverse Events module is one of four mandatory results sections. It requires reporting in three primary categories: All-Cause Mortality: A table tracking all deaths that occurred during the study, regardless of cause. Serious Adverse Events (SAEs): A tabular summary of events resulting in death, life-threatening conditions, hospitalization, or significant disability. Other Adverse Events: A table for non-serious events that exceed a specific frequency threshold, such as 5% within any study arm.
Adverse Events Module path is as follows:
Study -> Results Section -> Adverse Events Module -> Event Groups
Study -> Results Section -> Adverse Events Module -> Serious Events
Study -> Results Section -> Adverse Events Module -> Other Events
| Title | Description | Deaths # Affected | Deaths # At Risk | Serious # Affected | Serious # At Risk | Other # Affected | Other # At Risk | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvimopan | Perioperative administration of oral alvimopan, 12mg twice daily, starting with 1 dose preoperative. Drug was continued for duration of hospital stay, but did not exceed 7 days. | None | None | 9 | 66 | 52 | 66 | View |
| Placebo | Perioperative administration of oral placebo, at same dosing interval as study drug, starting with one dose preoperative. Drug was continued for duration of hospital stay, but did not exceed 7 days.. | None | None | 10 | 68 | 57 | 68 | View |
| Term | Type | Organ System | Vocab | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syncope | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Nervous system disorders | CTCAE (4.0) | View |
| Thromboembolic event | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Cardiac disorders | CTCAE (4.0) | View |
| Ascites | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | CTCAE (4.0) | View |
| Ileus | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | CTCAE (4.0) | View |
| Pelvic Fluid Collection | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Renal and urinary disorders | CTCAE (4.0) | View |
| Electrolyte Imbalance | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Metabolism and nutrition disorders | CTCAE (4.0) | View |
| Malaise (Failure to thrive) | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Metabolism and nutrition disorders | CTCAE (4.0) | View |
| Wound Dehiscence | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders | CTCAE (4.0) | View |
| Wound Infection | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders | CTCAE (4.0) | View |
| Wound Complication | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders | CTCAE (4.0) | View |
| Mania | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Psychiatric disorders | CTCAE (4.0) | View |
| Hematoma | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Cardiac disorders | CTCAE (4.0) | View |
| Hypotension | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Cardiac disorders | CTCAE (4.0) | View |
| Enterocolitis | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | CTCAE (4.0) | View |
| Fluid Retention | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Metabolism and nutrition disorders | CTCAE (4.0) | View |
| Sepsis | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Metabolism and nutrition disorders | CTCAE (4.0) | View |
| Pneumothorax | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders | CTCAE (4.0) | View |
| Pleural Effusion | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders | CTCAE (4.0) | View |
| Respiratory Failure | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders | CTCAE (4.0) | View |
| Nausea | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | CTCAE (4.0) | View |
| Term | Type | Organ System | Vocab | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anemia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Cardiac disorders | CTCAE (4.0) | View |
| Arrhythmias | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Cardiac disorders | CTCAE (4.0) | View |
| Hypotension | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Cardiac disorders | CTCAE (4.0) | View |
| Hypertension | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Cardiac disorders | CTCAE (4.0) | View |
| Thromboembolic event | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Cardiac disorders | CTCAE (4.0) | View |
| Pulmonary Edema | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Cardiac disorders | CTCAE (4.0) | View |
| Ascites | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | CTCAE (4.0) | View |
| Biliary Leak | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | CTCAE (4.0) | View |
| Bloating | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | CTCAE (4.0) | View |
| Diarrhea | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | CTCAE (4.0) | View |
| Dysphagia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | CTCAE (4.0) | View |
| Dyspepsia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | CTCAE (4.0) | View |
| Ileus | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | CTCAE (4.0) | View |
| Nausea | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | CTCAE (4.0) | View |
| Vomiting | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | CTCAE (4.0) | View |
| Anorexia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | CTCAE (4.0) | View |
| Esophagitis | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | CTCAE (4.0) | View |
| Gastroparesis | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | CTCAE (4.0) | View |
| Enterocolitis | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | CTCAE (4.0) | View |
| Small Bowel Obstruction | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | CTCAE (4.0) | View |
| Small Bowel Perforation | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | CTCAE (4.0) | View |
| Weight Loss | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | CTCAE (4.0) | View |
| Leukocytosis | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Blood and lymphatic system disorders | CTCAE (4.0) | View |
| Thrombocytopenia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Blood and lymphatic system disorders | CTCAE (4.0) | View |
| Increased international normalized ratio (INR) | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Blood and lymphatic system disorders | CTCAE (4.0) | View |
| Electrolyte Imbalance | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Metabolism and nutrition disorders | CTCAE (4.0) | View |
| Hypomagnesemia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Metabolism and nutrition disorders | CTCAE (4.0) | View |
| Elevated Liver Enzymes | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Metabolism and nutrition disorders | CTCAE (4.0) | View |
| Fatigue | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Metabolism and nutrition disorders | CTCAE (4.0) | View |
| Syncope | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Nervous system disorders | CTCAE (4.0) | View |
| Generalized Muscle Weakness | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Nervous system disorders | CTCAE (4.0) | View |
| Delirium | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Nervous system disorders | CTCAE (4.0) | View |
| Somnolence | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Nervous system disorders | CTCAE (4.0) | View |
| Tinnitus | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Nervous system disorders | CTCAE (4.0) | View |
| Insomnia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Nervous system disorders | CTCAE (4.0) | View |
| Neuropathy, sensory | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Nervous system disorders | CTCAE (4.0) | View |
| Pain | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Nervous system disorders | CTCAE (4.0) | View |
| Anxiety | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Nervous system disorders | CTCAE (4.0) | View |
| Acute Kidney Injury | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Renal and urinary disorders | CTCAE (4.0) | View |
| Cystotomy | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Renal and urinary disorders | CTCAE (4.0) | View |
| Pelvic Abscess | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Renal and urinary disorders | CTCAE (4.0) | View |
| Urinary Tract Infection | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Renal and urinary disorders | CTCAE (4.0) | View |
| Bladder Symptoms | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Renal and urinary disorders | CTCAE (4.0) | View |
| Allergic reaction to chemo | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | General disorders | CTCAE (4.0) | View |
| Cough | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders | CTCAE (4.0) | View |
| Dyspnea | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders | CTCAE (4.0) | View |
| Pleural Effusion | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders | CTCAE (4.0) | View |
| Pneumonitis | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders | CTCAE (4.0) | View |
| Pneumonthorax | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders | CTCAE (4.0) | View |
| Wound Infection | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders | CTCAE (4.0) | View |
| Wound Complication | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders | CTCAE (4.0) | View |
| Vaginal Infection | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders | CTCAE (4.0) | View |
| Blepharitis | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders | CTCAE (4.0) | View |
| Dermatitis | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders | CTCAE (4.0) | View |
| Skin Infection | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders | CTCAE (4.0) | View |
| Constipation | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | CTCAE (4.0) | View |
| Dehydration | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | CTCAE (4.0) | View |
| Epistaxis | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Blood and lymphatic system disorders | CTCAE (4.0) | View |
| Lymphedema | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Blood and lymphatic system disorders | CTCAE (4.0) | View |
| Lymphangitis | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Blood and lymphatic system disorders | CTCAE (4.0) | View |
| Urinary Incontinence | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Renal and urinary disorders | CTCAE (4.0) | View |
| Hematuria | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Renal and urinary disorders | CTCAE (4.0) | View |
| Urinary Tract Obstruction | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Renal and urinary disorders | CTCAE (4.0) | View |