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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disturbance in attention | None | Nervous system disorders | None | View |
| dizziness | None | Nervous system disorders | None | View |
| Gait disturbance | None | Nervous system disorders | None | View |
| insomnia | None | Nervous system disorders | None | View |
| nystagmus | None | Nervous system disorders | None | View |
| somnolence | None | Nervous system disorders | None | View |
| White blood cell urine positive | None | Investigations | None | View |
| Blood alkaline phosphatase increased | None | Investigations | None | View |
| Electrocardiogram abnormal | None | Investigations | None | View |
| Hepatic enzyme abnormal | None | Investigations | None | View |
| Red blood cell urine positive | None | Investigations | None | View |
| Weight decreased | None | Investigations | None | View |
| Mood altered | None | Psychiatric disorders | None | View |
| nausia | None | Gastrointestinal disorders | None | View |
| Abdominal distention | None | Gastrointestinal disorders | None | View |
| anorexia | None | Metabolism and nutrition disorders | None | View |
| malaise | None | General disorders | None | View |
| splenomegaly | None | Blood and lymphatic system disorders | None | View |
| Hepatic function disorders | None | Hepatobiliary disorders | None | View |
| diplopia | None | Eye disorders | None | View |
| Vision blurred | None | Eye disorders | None | View |
| contusion | None | Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders | None | View |
| pruritus | None | Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders | None | View |
| rash | None | Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders | None | View |