Quantitative Methods 2017

CTCAEv4.0

Grading

Descriptions

Mild; asymptomatic or mild symptoms; clinical or diagnostic observations only; intervention not indicated Moderate; minimal, local or noninvasive intervention indicated; limiting age-appropriate instrumental ADL Severe or medically significant but not immediately life-threatening; hospitalization or prolongation of hospitalization indicated; disabling; limited self care ADL Life-threatening consequences; urgent intervention indicated

Grade 1

Grade 2

Grade 3

Grade 4 Grade 5

Death related to adverse event

Activities of Daily Living (self care ADL) • Activities usually performed in the course of a normal day in a person's lif • Examples: eating, toileting, dressing, bathing, or brushing the teeth. Generally these activities are rather simple and learned during childhood.