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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Treatment Group | Elective cardiac surgery plus prophylactic maze procedure prophylactic maze: Prophylactic limited left sided maze procedure for subjects in the treatment arm | 0 | None | 12 | 29 | 21 | 29 | View |
| Control Group | Elective cardiac surgery only | 0 | None | 15 | 31 | 23 | 31 | View |
| Term | Type | Organ System | Vocab | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Respiratory Infections/Pneumonia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders | Res. Infection/ Pneu | View |
| Covid 19 | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders | Covid-19 | View |
| ulcerated aorta | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Vascular disorders | None | View |
| Myocardial Infarction | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Cardiac disorders | None | View |
| PEA Arrest | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Cardiac disorders | None | View |
| Pericardial effusion | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Cardiac disorders | None | View |
| Pericarditis | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Cardiac disorders | None | View |
| Bradycardia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Cardiac disorders | None | View |
| GI disorders | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | None | View |
| Miscellaneous | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | General disorders | None | View |
| UTI | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Renal and urinary disorders | None | View |
| Post op Atrial Fibrillation | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Cardiac disorders | Afib | View |
| Acute Kidney Injury/ Acute Renal Failure | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Renal and urinary disorders | AKI | View |
| Respiratory Failure | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders | Resp. Failure | View |
| Anemia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Blood and lymphatic system disorders | Anemia | View |
| Atrial Flutter | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Cardiac disorders | Atrial flutter | View |
| Hematoma | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Vascular disorders | Hematoma | View |
| Thrombotic Event | NON_SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Blood and lymphatic system disorders | None | View |
| Conduit Issues | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Cardiac disorders | None | View |
| Cardiogenic Shock | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Cardiac disorders | None | View |
| Hypertension/systemic | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Cardiac disorders | None | View |
| injury | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Injury, poisoning and procedural complications | None | View |
| hyponatremia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Metabolism and nutrition disorders | None | View |
| neurological disorder | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Psychiatric disorders | None | View |
| Dysphagia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Nervous system disorders | None | View |
| Pleural effusion | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders | None | View |
| Acute brain infarct | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Vascular disorders | None | View |
| Carotid Stenosis | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Vascular disorders | None | View |
| Term | Type | Organ System | Vocab | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Respiratory Failure | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders | Resp. Failure | View |
| Contusion | NON_SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Vascular disorders | Contusion | View |
| Anemia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Blood and lymphatic system disorders | Anemia | View |
| Post op Afib | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Cardiac disorders | post op Afib | View |
| Elevated Creatine | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Renal and urinary disorders | Elevated Creatine | View |
| Bradycardia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Cardiac disorders | Bradycardia | View |
| Urinary Tract Infection | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Infections and infestations | UTI | View |
| Bone Fracture | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Injury, poisoning and procedural complications | Bone fracture | View |
| Hyponatremia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Metabolism and nutrition disorders | Hyponatremia | View |
| Confusion/Delerium | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Nervous system disorders | Confusion/Delerium | View |