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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urinary Tract Infection Requiring Hospitalization | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Renal and urinary disorders | None | View |
| Worsening of Cataract/Cataract Surgery | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Eye disorders | None | View |
| Hospitalization for Heart Failure | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Cardiac disorders | None | View |
| Vertebral Fracture/Surgery | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Surgical and medical procedures | None | View |
| Cerebrovascular event | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Nervous system disorders | None | View |
| Hospitalization for Septic Shock | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Infections and infestations | None | View |
| Knee surgery | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders | None | View |
| Vitreous Hemorrhage resulting in significant visual loss | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Eye disorders | None | View |
| Severe Anemia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Blood and lymphatic system disorders | None | View |
| Kidney Surgery | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Renal and urinary disorders | None | View |
| Trabulectomy | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Eye disorders | None | View |
| Severe Cheat pain/Acute Coronary Syndrome | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Cardiac disorders | None | View |
| Dyspnea | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders | None | View |
| Colon Surgery | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | None | View |
| Hospitalization due to multiple systemic diseases | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | General disorders | None | View |
| Brain Surgery | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Nervous system disorders | None | View |
| Transient global Amnesia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Nervous system disorders | None | View |
| Pneumonia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders | None | View |
| Serious Drug Allergy requiring Hospitalization | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Injury, poisoning and procedural complications | None | View |
| Hypertensive Crisis | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Blood and lymphatic system disorders | None | View |
| Surgery for Macular Pucker | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Eye disorders | None | View |
| Hospitalization for Thyroiditis | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Endocrine disorders | None | View |
| Parotid Gland Swelling | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Endocrine disorders | None | View |
| Pancreatic Mass | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | None | View |
| Atrial Fibrillation | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Cardiac disorders | None | View |
| Term | Type | Organ System | Vocab | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Increased IOP | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Eye disorders | None | View |
| Tooth Extraction | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | General disorders | None | View |
| Skin Lesion/Skin Rash | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders | None | View |
| Diarrhea | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | None | View |
| Nausea/Vomiting | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | None | View |
| Headache | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | General disorders | None | View |
| Common Cold/cough | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | General disorders | None | View |
| Dizziness | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Nervous system disorders | None | View |
| Sinusitis | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | General disorders | None | View |
| Bronchitis | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders | None | View |
| Worsening Arthritis | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders | None | View |
| Hernia Repair Surgery | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | None | View |
| Fall | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | General disorders | None | View |
| Back Pain | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | General disorders | None | View |
| Urinary Tract Infection | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Renal and urinary disorders | None | View |
| Blurry vision | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Eye disorders | None | View |
| Vitreous Hemorrhage | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Eye disorders | None | View |
| Squamous Cell/Basal Cell Carcinoma | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders | None | View |
| Worsening Hypercholesterlemia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | General disorders | None | View |
| Foot Injury | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders | None | View |
| Seasonal Allergy | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | General disorders | None | View |
| Gout | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | General disorders | None | View |