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
| Term | Type | Organ System | Vocab | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generalized weakness | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | General disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Cough | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Death due to disease progression | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | General disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Diarrhea | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Dyspnea | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Edema - extremities | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | General disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Heartburn/dyspepsia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Hyperkalemia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Metabolism and nutrition disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Sepsis | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Infections and infestations | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Shoulder pain | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Tachycardia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Cardiac disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Urinary frequency | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Renal and urinary disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Urinary urgency | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Renal and urinary disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Vasovagal reaction | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Nervous system disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Vomiting | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Abdominal pain | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Adrenal insufficiency | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Endocrine disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Ankle pain | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Anorexia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Metabolism and nutrition disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Atrial fibrillation | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Cardiac disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| C. Difficile infection | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Infections and infestations | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Confusion | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Nervous system disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Congestive heart failure | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Cardiac disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Emesis | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Erythemous rash | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Eye pain | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Eye disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Fever | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | General disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Headache | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Nervous system disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Hypotension | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Vascular disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Hypoxia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Increased bilirubin | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Investigations | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Increased creatinine | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Renal and urinary disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Iron deficiency | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Blood and lymphatic system disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Mouth pain | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Mucositis | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Nausea | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Neck pain | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Pancytopenia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Investigations | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Pleural effusion | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Pulmonary edema | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Rash | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Renal failure | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Renal and urinary disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Weight loss | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Investigations | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Term | Type | Organ System | Vocab | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alopecia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Anasarca | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | General disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Anemia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Blood and lymphatic system disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Ankle pain | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Anorexia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Metabolism and nutrition disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Arm pain | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Atrial fibrillation | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Cardiac disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Back pain | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Bacteremia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Infections and infestations | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Bladder spasm | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Renal and urinary disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Bone pain | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Bradycardia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Cardiac disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Bronchospasm wheezing | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Bruising | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Cardiomyopathy | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Cardiac disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Chills | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | General disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Cholestasis | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Hepatobiliary disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Cold sensation | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | General disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Colitis | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Confusion | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Psychiatric disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Congestive heart failure | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Cardiac disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Constipation | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Cough | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Cramping | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Decubitus ulcer | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Diarrhea | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Distension/abdominal bloating | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Dizziness | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Nervous system disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Dry skin | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Dysphagia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Dyspnea | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Ear pain | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Ear and labyrinth disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Edema/larynx | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Extrapyramidal involuntary movement | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Nervous system disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Extremity walking (gait/walking) | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Facial edema (head and neck) | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | General disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Fatigue | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | General disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Febrile neutropenia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Infections and infestations | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Feet tremor | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Nervous system disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Fever | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | General disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Fistula, GI | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Flatulence | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Foliculitis | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Infections and infestations | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| G-tube site infection | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Infections and infestations | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Generalized weakness | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | General disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Hand tremor | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Nervous system disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Headache | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Nervous system disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Heartburn/dyspepsia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Hemoptisis | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Hip pain | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Hyperbilirubinemia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Investigations | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Hypercalcemia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Metabolism and nutrition disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Hyperglycemia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Metabolism and nutrition disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Hyperkalemia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Metabolism and nutrition disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Hypermagnesemia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Metabolism and nutrition disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Hypernatremia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Metabolism and nutrition disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Hyperphosphatemia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Metabolism and nutrition disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Hypertension | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Vascular disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Hyperuricemia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Metabolism and nutrition disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Hypocalcemia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Metabolism and nutrition disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Hypokalemia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Metabolism and nutrition disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Hypomagnesemia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Metabolism and nutrition disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Hyponatremia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Metabolism and nutrition disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Hypotension | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Vascular disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Hypothermia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | General disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Incontinence | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Renal and urinary disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Injection site reaction | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | General disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Insomnia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Psychiatric disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Interstitial pneumonia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Infections and infestations | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Joint pain | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Knee pain | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Leg pain | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Lightheadedness | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Nervous system disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Lower extremities edema | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | General disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Mental status change | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Psychiatric disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Mood alteration | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Psychiatric disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Mucositis | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Muscle weakness | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Nausea | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Neck pain | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Non-specific ST abnormality | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Cardiac disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Otitis, middle ear | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Ear and labyrinth disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Paranasal reactions | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Petequiae | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Pleural effusion | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Pruritus/itching | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Rash/desquamation | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Renal failure | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Renal and urinary disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Respiratory distress | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Seizure | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Nervous system disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Sensory neuropathy | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Nervous system disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Shoulder blade pain | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Shoulder pain | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Sinusitis | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Infections and infestations | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Spine pain | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Spine pain | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Nervous system disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Sweating (diaphoresis) | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | General disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Tachycardia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Cardiac disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Tachypnea | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Testicular pain | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Reproductive system and breast disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Throat pain | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Thrombosis/embolism (DVT) | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Vascular disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| U wave | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Cardiac disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Ulceration | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Upper respiratory infection | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Infections and infestations | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Urinary color change | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Renal and urinary disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Urinary frequency/urgency | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Renal and urinary disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Urinary tract infection | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Infections and infestations | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Vasovagal episode | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Cardiac disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Ventricular arrhythmia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Cardiac disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Viremia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Infections and infestations | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Vitreous hemorrhage | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Eye disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Vomiting | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Warm sensation | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | General disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |
| Watery eye (tearing) | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Eye disorders | CTCAE (2.0) | View |