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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:1 EPA/DHA | 400/200 EPA/DHA fish oil 2 grams 2:1 EPA/DHA: 400 Eicosapentaenoic acid/200 docosahexaenoic acid fish oil 2 grams | 1 | None | 4 | 36 | 7 | 36 | View |
| High EPA | Almost pure EPA 2 grams High EPA | 0 | None | 5 | 36 | 6 | 36 | View |
| Placebo | Matched placebo corn oil capsules Placebo | 1 | None | 7 | 36 | 10 | 36 | View |
| Term | Type | Organ System | Vocab | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hypertensive Urgency | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Vascular disorders | None | View |
| Heart Failure Exacerbation | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Cardiac disorders | None | View |
| Cardiac Arrest | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Cardiac disorders | None | View |
| Arrhythmia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Cardiac disorders | None | View |
| Chest Pain | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Cardiac disorders | None | View |
| Chest Pain on Exertion | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Cardiac disorders | None | View |
| Mild Stroke | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Vascular disorders | None | View |
| None | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Cardiac disorders | None | View |
| Term | Type | Organ System | Vocab | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacteremia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Infections and infestations | None | View |
| Cellulitis | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders | None | View |
| Cataract Removal | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Eye disorders | None | View |
| Chest Pain | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Cardiac disorders | None | View |
| Bacterial Infection | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Infections and infestations | None | View |
| Acute Pharyngitis | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders | None | View |
| Non-Cardiac Chest Pain | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | None | View |
| Hypotension | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Cardiac disorders | None | View |
| Arrhythmia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Cardiac disorders | None | View |
| Syncope | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Cardiac disorders | None | View |
| Knee Pain | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders | None | View |
| Dehydration | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | None | View |
| Infection | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Infections and infestations | None | View |
| Influenza A | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Infections and infestations | None | View |
| Right Lower Back/Flank Pain | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders | None | View |
| Nerve Pain | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders | None | View |
| Heart failure exacerbation | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Cardiac disorders | None | View |
| Arm Pain | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders | None | View |
| Cough | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders | None | View |
| Nausea | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | None | View |
| Lumbar Burst Fracture, With Acute Exacerbation | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders | None | View |
| Neck Pain | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders | None | View |
| Diabetes Mellitus | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Metabolism and nutrition disorders | None | View |
| Back pain | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders | None | View |