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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acute Stress | Participants complete the socially evaluated cold pressor test (SECPT), a validated laboratory-based stress induction procedure involving submerging an arm in an ice bath Socially Evaluated Cold Pressor Test: The SECPT is a brief validated laboratory-based stress induction containing both physical and social elements | 0 | None | 0 | 50 | 0 | 50 | View |
| No Stress | Participants complete a matched condition with no stress-related exposure involving submerging an arm in warm water Control: This is matched to the SECPT but with warm instead of cold water | 0 | None | 0 | 47 | 0 | 47 | View |