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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acute renal failure | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Renal and urinary disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| CNS ischemia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Nervous system disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Cough | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Diarrhea | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Dyspnea | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Eye pain | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Eye disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Fatigue | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | General disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Fever | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | General disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| GI hemorrhage | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Hemoglobin | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Blood and lymphatic system disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Hypercalcemia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Metabolism and nutrition disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Neck pain | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Neutropenia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Investigations | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Perforated viscus | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Surgical and medical procedures | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Pleural effusion | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Pneumonia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Infections and infestations | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Thrombosis/embolism | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Vascular disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Vison loss | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Eye disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Vomiting | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Weight loss | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Metabolism and nutrition disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Abdominal pain | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Arm pain | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Cerebrovascular accident | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Nervous system disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Constipation | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Dehydration | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Metabolism and nutrition disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Headache | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Nervous system disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Hematuria | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Renal and urinary disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Hyponatremia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Metabolism and nutrition disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Nausea | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Pain | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | General disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Term | Type | Organ System | Vocab | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdominal pain | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Alkaline phosphtase | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Investigations | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Alopecia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Anorexia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Metabolism and nutrition disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Arthralgia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Ascites | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Ataxia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Nervous system disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Bone pain | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Breast pain | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Reproductive system and breast disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Bronchospasm | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Buttock pain | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Change in libido | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Reproductive system and breast disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Chest congestion | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Chest pain | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Cardiac disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Constipation | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Cough | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Dehydration | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Metabolism and nutrition disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Dental pain | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Diarrhea | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Dizziness | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Nervous system disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Dry mouth | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Dry skin | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Dyspepsia/heartburn | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Dysphagia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Dyspnea | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Edema | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Blood and lymphatic system disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Epistaxis | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Erythema multiforme | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Fatigue | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | General disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Fever | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | General disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Groin pain | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Reproductive system and breast disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Headache | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Nervous system disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Hematuria | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Renal and urinary disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Hemoglobin | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Blood and lymphatic system disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Hirsuitism | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Hives | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Hot flashes | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Vascular disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Hypercalcemia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Metabolism and nutrition disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Hypercholesterolemia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Investigations | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Hyperglycemia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Metabolism and nutrition disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Hypermagnesemia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Metabolism and nutrition disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Hyperpigmentation | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Hypertension | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Vascular disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Hypertriglyceridemia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Investigations | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Hypoalbuminemia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Metabolism and nutrition disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Hypocalcemia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Metabolism and nutrition disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Hypokalemia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Metabolism and nutrition disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Hyponatremia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Metabolism and nutrition disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Infection without neutropenia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Infections and infestations | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Insomnia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Psychiatric disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Leg pain | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Leukocytes | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Investigations | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Lymphopenia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Investigations | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Migraine | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Nervous system disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Mood alteration - anxeity | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Psychiatric disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Mood alteration - depression | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Psychiatric disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Motor neuropathy | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Nervous system disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Muscle pain | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Nasal congestion | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Nausea | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Neutrophils | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Investigations | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Palpitations | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Cardiac disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Pelvic pain | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Reproductive system and breast disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Pigmentation change | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Pleural effusion | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Proteinuria | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Renal and urinary disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Pruritis/itching | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Rash | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| SGOT (AST) | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Investigations | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Sensory neuropathy | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Nervous system disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Sinus arrythmia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Cardiac disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Skin (cellulitis) | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Infections and infestations | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Skin bruising | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Sweating | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | General disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Taste alteration | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Thrombosis/embolism | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Vascular disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Tumor flare | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps) | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Tumor flare - infiltrating tumor in the orbit | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps) | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Ureter pain | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Renal and urinary disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Urinary frequency/urgency | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Renal and urinary disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Urinary retention | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Renal and urinary disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Vaginal bleeding | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Reproductive system and breast disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Vaginal discharge | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Reproductive system and breast disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Vaginal dryness | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Reproductive system and breast disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Voice change | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Vomiting | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Weight gain | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Investigations | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Weight loss | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Investigations | CTCAE (3.0) | View |