Serious Adverse Event (SAE) Reporting
The FDA and ICH SAE definition was used in all studies (protocols and case report forms)
An SAE is defined as any adverse drug experience occurring at any dose that results in any of the following outcomes:
- Life-threatening
- Death
- Hospitalization/prolongation of hospitalization
- Congenital anomaly
- Persistent or significant disability/incapacity
- Required intervention to prevent permanent impairment/damage
All SAEs were reported according to the FDA and ICH definition