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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albumin, serum-low (hypoalbuminemia) | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Metabolism and nutrition disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Ileus, GI (functional obstruction of bowel, i.e., neuroconstipation) | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Nausea | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Infection with normal ANC or Grade 1 or 2 neutrophils - Nose | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Infections and infestations | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Infection with normal ANC or Grade 1 or 2 neutrophils - Skin (cellulitis) | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Infections and infestations | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Hemoglobin | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Blood and lymphatic system disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Left ventricular systolic dysfunction | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Cardiac disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Pain - Abdomen NOS | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Pancreatitis | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Vomiting | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Fatigue (asthenia, lethargy, malaise) | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | General disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Amylase | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Investigations | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Lipase | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Investigations | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Calcium, serum-low (hypocalcemia) | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Metabolism and nutrition disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Dehydration | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Metabolism and nutrition disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Glucose, serum-high (hyperglycemia) | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Metabolism and nutrition disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Phosphate, serum-low (hypophosphatemia) | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Metabolism and nutrition disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Potassium, serum-low (hypokalemia) | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Metabolism and nutrition disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Muscle weakness, generalized or specific area (not due to neuropathy) - Whole body/generalized | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Pain - Back | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Pain - Joint | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Neurology-Other (Specify) | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Nervous system disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Neuropathy: motor | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Nervous system disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Pain - Head/headache | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Nervous system disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Confusion | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Psychiatric disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Renal failure | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Renal and urinary disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Pneumonitis/pulmonary infiltrates | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Pulmonary/Upper Respiratory-Other (Specify) | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Pruritus/itching | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Rash/desquamation | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Flushing | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Vascular disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Hypertension | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Vascular disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Thrombosis/thrombus/embolism | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Vascular disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Term | Type | Organ System | Vocab | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pain - Muscle | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Dizziness | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Nervous system disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Neuropathy: sensory | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Nervous system disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Pain - Head/headache | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Nervous system disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Taste alteration (dysgeusia) | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Nervous system disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Insomnia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Psychiatric disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Mood alteration - depression | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Psychiatric disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Cough | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Dyspnea (shortness of breath) | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Hemorrhage, pulmonary/upper respiratory - Nose | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Voice changes/dysarthria (e.g., hoarseness, loss or alteration in voice, laryngitis) | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Dermatology/Skin-Other (Specify) | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Dry skin | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Hair loss/Alopecia (scalp or body) | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Pruritus/itching | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Rash/desquamation | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Rash: acne/acneiform | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Rash: hand-foot skin reaction | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Flushing | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Vascular disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Hypertension | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Vascular disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Constipation | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Diarrhea | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Mucositis/stomatitis (clinical exam) - Oral cavity | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Nausea | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Pain - Abdomen NOS | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Vomiting | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Edema: limb | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | General disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Fatigue (asthenia, lethargy, malaise) | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | General disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Fever (in the absence of neutropenia, where neutropenia is defined as ANC lt1.0 x 10e9/L) | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | General disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| ALT, SGPT (serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase) | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Investigations | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| AST, SGOT (serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase) | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Investigations | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Alkaline phosphatase | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Investigations | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Bilirubin (hyperbilirubinemia) | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Investigations | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Cholesterol, serum-high (hypercholesterolemia) | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Investigations | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Creatinine | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Investigations | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Leukocytes (total WBC) | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Investigations | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Lymphopenia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Investigations | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Metabolic/Laboratory-Other (Specify) | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Investigations | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Neutrophils/granulocytes (ANC/AGC) | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Investigations | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Platelets | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Investigations | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Weight loss | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Investigations | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Albumin, serum-low (hypoalbuminemia) | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Metabolism and nutrition disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Anorexia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Metabolism and nutrition disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Calcium, serum-low (hypocalcemia) | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Metabolism and nutrition disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Dehydration | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Metabolism and nutrition disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Glucose, serum-high (hyperglycemia) | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Metabolism and nutrition disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Phosphate, serum-low (hypophosphatemia) | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Metabolism and nutrition disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Potassium, serum-low (hypokalemia) | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Metabolism and nutrition disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Sodium, serum-low (hyponatremia) | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Metabolism and nutrition disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Triglyceride, serum-high (hypertriglyceridemia) | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Metabolism and nutrition disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Pain - Back | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Pain - Joint | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Hemoglobin | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Blood and lymphatic system disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |