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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemotherapy | Patients receive oxaliplatin 50 mg/m\^2 IV (Days 1, 8, 15, 22, 29), cetuximab 400 mg/m\^2 IV (Day 1), cetuximab 250 mg/m\^2 IV (Days 8, 15, 22, 29), capecitabine 1650 mg/m\^2 PO (Monday-Friday, Day 1-35). Cycle is 35 days, followed by a 14-day break. | None | None | 1 | 74 | 73 | 74 | View |
| Chemotherapy + Radiation | Patients receive oxaliplatin 50 mg/m\^2 IV (Days 50, 57, 71, 78), cetuximab 250 mg/m\^2 IV (Days 50, 57, 64, 71, 78), capecitabine 1650 mg/m\^2 PO (Monday-Friday, Day 50-84). Radiation therapy begins on Day 50. Dose and length of treatment are dependent on technique used and clinical stage. Planned target value 1: 4500 cGy (centigray) in 25 fractions; Planned target value 2 (stage 3 patients): Boost of 540 cGy in 3 fractions; Planning target value 2 (stage T4 patients): Boost of 900 cGy in 5 fractions. | None | None | 0 | 68 | 66 | 68 | View |
| Tumor Resection | Surgery must take place between 3 - 8 weeks after completion of chemoradiation. Surgical resections should adhere to the principles of total mesorectal excision as described by Heald. | None | None | 0 | 63 | 51 | 63 | View |
| Term | Type | Organ System | Vocab | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death - Multi-organ failure | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | General disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Acidosis (metabolic or respiratory) | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Metabolism and nutrition disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Term | Type | Organ System | Vocab | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hemoglobin | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Blood and lymphatic system disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Constipation | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Diarrhea | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Dry mouth/salivary gland (xerostomia) | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Flatulence | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Gastrointestinal-Other | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Heartburn/dyspepsia | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Hemorrhage, GI - Rectum | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Hemorrhoids | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Incontinence, anal | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Mucositis/stomatitis (clinical exam) - Oral cavity | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Mucositis/stomatitis (functional/symp) - Oral cav | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Mucositis/stomatitis (functional/symp) - Rectum | 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 |
| Pain - Anus | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Pain - Rectum | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Gastrointestinal disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Proctitis | 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 |
| Fever in absence of neutropenia, ANC lt1.0x10e9/L | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | General disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Rash: dermatitis associated w/Chemoradiation | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Injury, poisoning and procedural complications | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Rash: dermatitis associated w/radiation | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Injury, poisoning and procedural complications | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| ALT, SGPT (serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase) | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Investigations | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| AST, SGOT | 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 |
| 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 | 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 |
| Glucose, serum-high (hyperglycemia) | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Metabolism and nutrition disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Magnesium, serum-low (hypomagnesemia) | 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 |
| Muscle weakness, not d/t neuropathy - body/general | 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 - Extremity-limb | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Pain - Joint | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Musculoskeletal and connective tissue 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 - anxiety | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Psychiatric disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Mood alteration - depression | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Psychiatric disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Urinary frequency/urgency | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Renal and urinary disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Urinary retention (including neurogenic bladder) | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Renal and urinary 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 |
| 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 |
| Hyperpigmentation | 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 |
| Hypotension | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Vascular disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Dehydration | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Metabolism and nutrition disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |
| Dizziness | SYSTEMATIC_ASSESSMENT | Nervous system disorders | CTCAE (3.0) | View |