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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Treatment (Pembrolizumab) | Patients receive pembrolizumab IV over 30 minutes on day 1. Treatment repeats every 21 days for up to 35 courses in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. | 2 | None | 9 | 25 | 23 | 25 | View |
| Term | Type | Organ System | Vocab | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worsening dyspnea | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders | None | View |
| abdominal pain | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | None | View |
| sepsis | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Infections and infestations | None | View |
| Recurrence of bilateral pleural effusions | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders | None | View |
| worsening of oncologic disease | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps) | None | View |
| Bacterial pneumonia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Infections and infestations | None | View |
| syncope | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Nervous system disorders | None | View |
| Worsening bone pain | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders | None | View |
| fatigue | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | General disorders | None | View |
| dyspnea | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders | None | View |
| Worsening pericardial effusion with Tamponade | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Cardiac disorders | None | View |
| Chronic kidney disease | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Renal and urinary disorders | None | View |
| pain | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | General disorders | None | View |
| altered mental status | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Nervous system disorders | None | View |
| Craniotomy | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Surgical and medical procedures | None | View |
| Term | Type | Organ System | Vocab | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decreased appetite | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Metabolism and nutrition disorders | None | View |
| Dehydration | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Metabolism and nutrition disorders | None | View |
| Hypokalemia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Metabolism and nutrition disorders | None | View |
| Worsening decreased appetite | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Metabolism and nutrition disorders | None | View |
| Right heel infection | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Infections and infestations | None | View |
| Rash acneiform on shoulder | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Infections and infestations | None | View |
| Rash acneiform on face | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Infections and infestations | None | View |
| Rash acneiform | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Infections and infestations | None | View |
| Rash acneiform on chest | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Infections and infestations | None | View |
| Paronychia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Infections and infestations | None | View |
| Rash acneiform on back | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Infections and infestations | None | View |
| Rash acneiform on buttocks | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Infections and infestations | None | View |
| Rash acneiform on feet | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Infections and infestations | None | View |
| Rash acneiform on arms | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Infections and infestations | None | View |
| Neck pain | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Infections and infestations | None | View |
| Worsening muscle weakness | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Infections and infestations | None | View |
| Rib pain | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Infections and infestations | None | View |
| Left shoulder pain | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Infections and infestations | None | View |
| Post-surgical chest pain | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Infections and infestations | None | View |
| Intermittent RUE muscle cramps | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Infections and infestations | None | View |
| Non-cardiac chest pain | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Infections and infestations | None | View |
| Cramps (arms) | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Infections and infestations | None | View |
| Cramps (legs) | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Infections and infestations | None | View |
| Weakness in right hand | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Infections and infestations | None | View |
| Intermittent achiness | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Infections and infestations | None | View |
| Arthritic pain in hands | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Infections and infestations | None | View |
| Dyspnea | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders | None | View |
| Bilateral pleural effusions | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders | None | View |
| Anterior chest pain | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders | None | View |
| Pneumonitis | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders | None | View |
| Productive cough | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders | None | View |
| Pleural effusion | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders | None | View |
| Nasal Congestion | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders | None | View |
| Cough | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders | None | View |
| Upper respiratory infection | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders | None | View |
| Possible tuberculosis reactivation | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders | None | View |
| Flu like symptoms | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | General disorders | None | View |
| Lower extremity edema | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | General disorders | None | View |
| Fatigue | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | General disorders | None | View |
| Neuropathy | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | General disorders | None | View |
| Worsening fatigue | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | General disorders | None | View |
| Post-biopsy pain (left rib) | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | General disorders | None | View |
| Neuropathy (Left chest wall) | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Nervous system disorders | None | View |
| Headache | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Nervous system disorders | None | View |
| Hydrocephalus | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Nervous system disorders | None | View |
| Memory impairment | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Nervous system disorders | None | View |
| Cerebrovascular ischemia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Nervous system disorders | None | View |
| Peripheral sensory neuropathy | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Nervous system disorders | None | View |
| Worsening headache | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Nervous system disorders | None | View |
| Dizziness | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Nervous system disorders | None | View |
| Alopecia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders | None | View |
| Pruritus | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders | None | View |
| Itchy skin | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders | None | View |
| Skin ulceration | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders | None | View |
| Insomnia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Psychiatric disorders | None | View |
| Anxiety | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Psychiatric disorders | None | View |
| Hypertension | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Vascular disorders | None | View |
| Hot flashes | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Vascular disorders | None | View |
| Worsening hot flashes | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Vascular disorders | None | View |
| Possible temporal arteritis | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Vascular disorders | None | View |
| Ear pain | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Ear and labyrinth disorders | None | View |
| Vertigo | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Ear and labyrinth disorders | None | View |
| Gynecomastia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Reproductive system and breast disorders | None | View |
| Left foot discomfort | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders | None | View |
| Hip pain | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders | None | View |
| Worsening left hip pain | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders | None | View |
| Chest wall pain | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders | None | View |
| Right-sided muscle weakness | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders | None | View |
| Renal failure and altered mental status | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders | None | View |
| Runny nose (allergies) | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders | None | View |
| Syncope | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders | None | View |
| Malaise | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders | None | View |
| Neutropenia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Blood and lymphatic system disorders | None | View |
| Venous distention | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Blood and lymphatic system disorders | None | View |
| Anemia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Blood and lymphatic system disorders | None | View |
| Contrast allergic reaction | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Immune system disorders | None | View |
| Elevated AST | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Investigations | None | View |
| Elevated creatinine | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Investigations | None | View |
| Neutrophilia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Investigations | None | View |
| Hyponatremia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Metabolism and nutrition disorders | None | View |
| Worsening diarrhea | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | None | View |
| Lower back pain | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders | None | View |
| General back pain | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders | None | View |
| Shoulder pain | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders | None | View |
| Left sided rib pain | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders | None | View |
| intermittent blurry vision | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Eye disorders | None | View |
| visual changes | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Eye disorders | None | View |
| Dysphagia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | None | View |
| Nausea | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | None | View |
| Diarrhea | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | None | View |
| Worsening abdominal pain | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | None | View |
| Abdominal pain | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | None | View |
| Vomiting | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | None | View |
| Worsening vomiting | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | None | View |
| Gastroesophageal reflux disease | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | None | View |
| Gastrointestinal pain | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | None | View |
| Constipation | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | None | View |
| Post-operative abdominal pain | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | None | View |
| Mucositis | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | None | View |
| Worsening back pain | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders | None | View |
| Arthralgia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders | None | View |
| Upper back pain | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders | None | View |