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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armodafinil | Active medication Armodafinil: 50mg - 250mg pills, taken each morning, for 14 weeks | None | None | 0 | 13 | 12 | 13 | View |
| Sugar Pill | Inactive pill, matched to look like active medication Placebo Comparator: Inactive pill, matched to look like active medication | None | None | 0 | 13 | 13 | 13 | View |
| Term | Type | Organ System | Vocab | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nervousness | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Psychiatric disorders | None | View |
| Insomnia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Psychiatric disorders | None | View |
| Shortness of Breath | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Nervous system disorders | None | View |
| Appetite or weight change | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Nervous system disorders | None | View |
| Taste Change | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Nervous system disorders | None | View |
| Dry Mouth | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Nervous system disorders | None | View |
| Diarrhea | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | None | View |
| Muscle Pain | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders | None | View |
| Fever | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Immune system disorders | None | View |
| Rectal Pain | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | None | View |
| Headaches | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Nervous system disorders | None | View |
| Irritability | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Psychiatric disorders | None | View |
| Nausea | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | None | View |
| Difficulty in Concentration | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Psychiatric disorders | None | View |
| Rash | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders | None | View |
| Tingling Feeling | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Nervous system disorders | None | View |
| Lightheadedness | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Vascular disorders | None | View |
| Cough | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders | None | View |
| Plantar Fascitis | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders | None | View |
| Chest Pain | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Cardiac disorders | None | View |
| Allergy Symptoms | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Immune system disorders | None | View |
| Testicular Pain | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Reproductive system and breast disorders | None | View |
| Emotional instability | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Psychiatric disorders | None | View |
| Swollen Eyes | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Eye disorders | None | View |
| Altered Sense of Smell | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | None | View |
| Weakness | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders | None | View |
| Dizzyness | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Nervous system disorders | None | View |
| Constipation | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | None | View |
| Stomach pain | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | None | View |
| feeling cold | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Nervous system disorders | None | View |
| Sore Throat | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | General disorders | None | View |