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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Referred Care | The participant's primary care provider was notified in writing of the finding of elevated depressive symptoms and encouraged to implement a provider-preferred depression treatment. Depending on the provider's evaluation of the participant, he or she elected to defer depression treatment, to initiate it, or to refer the participant to a mental health specialist. | None | None | 8 | 77 | 63 | 77 | View |
| Stepped Care | The participant had a choice of Problem Solving Therapy (PST), pharmacotherapy, a combination of the two, or neither. The participant had a 15-minute information session on the benefits of drawbacks of each type of therapy and medication, after which the preferred treatment was chosen. | None | None | 7 | 73 | 59 | 73 | View |
| Term | Type | Organ System | Vocab | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRSA Infection | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Infections and infestations | None | View |
| Internal bleeding | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Blood and lymphatic system disorders | None | View |
| Pleural effusion | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders | None | View |
| Pneumonia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Infections and infestations | None | View |
| Stroke | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Nervous system disorders | None | View |
| Death | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | General disorders | None | View |
| GI bleeding | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | None | View |
| Term | Type | Organ System | Vocab | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worsened anxiety/nervousness | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Psychiatric disorders | None | View |
| Arthritis | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders | None | View |
| Back pain | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders | None | View |
| Blood in stool | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | None | View |
| Cough | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders | None | View |
| Worsened decreased appetite | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | None | View |
| Worsened diarrhea | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | None | View |
| Diverticulitis | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | None | View |
| Worsened dizziness | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Nervous system disorders | None | View |
| Worsened drowsiness | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Nervous system disorders | None | View |
| Worsened dry mouth | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders | None | View |
| Dysgeusia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Nervous system disorders | None | View |
| Dysphagia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | None | View |
| Ear bleeding | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Ear and labyrinth disorders | None | View |
| Fall | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders | None | View |
| GI problems | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | None | View |
| Gum bleeding | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Blood and lymphatic system disorders | None | View |
| Headaches | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Nervous system disorders | None | View |
| Heavy menstrual bleeding | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Reproductive system and breast disorders | None | View |
| Hematuria | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Renal and urinary disorders | None | View |
| Hip pain | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders | None | View |
| Worsened increase in appetite | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | None | View |
| Worsened indigestion | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | None | View |
| Worsened insomnia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Nervous system disorders | None | View |
| Irregular menstrual period | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | None | View |
| Joint pains | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders | None | View |
| Joint stiffness | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders | None | View |
| Knee injury | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders | None | View |
| Leg edema | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Cardiac disorders | None | View |
| Low potassium | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Metabolism and nutrition disorders | None | View |
| Middle ear effusion | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Ear and labyrinth disorders | None | View |
| Mood disturbance | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Psychiatric disorders | None | View |
| Worsened nausea | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | None | View |
| Neck pain | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders | None | View |
| Nosebleed | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Blood and lymphatic system disorders | None | View |
| Numbness of arms and legs | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Nervous system disorders | None | View |
| Oral bleedin | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Blood and lymphatic system disorders | None | View |
| Pain | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Nervous system disorders | None | View |
| Palpitations | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Cardiac disorders | None | View |
| Pruritus | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Nervous system disorders | None | View |
| Rash | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders | None | View |
| Rectal bleeding | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | None | View |
| Worsened sexual side effects | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Reproductive system and breast disorders | None | View |
| Strep throat | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Infections and infestations | None | View |
| Worsened sweating | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Metabolism and nutrition disorders | None | View |
| Tingling of fingers and toes | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Nervous system disorders | None | View |
| Worsened tremors | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Nervous system disorders | None | View |
| Upper respiratory infection | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Infections and infestations | None | View |
| Upset stomach | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | None | View |
| Urinary tract infection | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Infections and infestations | None | View |
| Vaginal bleeding | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Reproductive system and breast disorders | None | View |
| Varicose veins | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Vascular disorders | None | View |
| Abdominal hernia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Injury, poisoning and procedural complications | None | View |
| Worsened agitation | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Psychiatric disorders | None | View |
| Anemia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Blood and lymphatic system disorders | None | View |