About REDCap
REDCap (Research Electronic Data Capture) is a secure, web-based application designed to assist with the collection and management of research data. It is widely used in academic, nonprofit, and healthcare research settings for data entry, storage, and analysis.
Learn more about REDCap by watching a brief summary video (4 min). If you would like to view other quick video tutorials of REDCap in action and an overview of its features, a video library is available here: REDCap Training Videos. You can also access our UD REDCap training materials. If you think REDCap is the right tool for your project, you can request an account for access to UD REDCap here.
Here are some key features and aspects of REDCap:
- REDCap allows researchers to create custom data collection forms and surveys, which can be used to collect a wide range of data types (e.g., numeric, text, dates, and images). It supports both manual data entry and automated data collection through surveys that can be distributed to participants.
- REDCap features data access permissions that can be finely controlled, ensuring that only authorized personnel can view or modify specific parts of the project.
- REDCap maintains a comprehensive audit trail that tracks changes made to the data and project setup, making it easier to monitor and ensure data integrity. It also allows version control for data and project metadata, ensuring that any changes to the design or structure of the project are well-documented.
- Data collected in REDCap can be exported in multiple formats (e.g., CSV, Excel, SPSS, SAS, and R) for downstream analysis. It supports integration with statistical software, making it easy to analyze collected data.
- Researchers can design custom workflows, automated notifications, and data validation rules to streamline the data collection process.
- REDCap supports multi-site studies, enabling multiple teams to collaborate on a single project while maintaining control over user access and permissions.
The UD REDCap team is a member of the REDCap Consortium that is led by Vanderbilt University. For additional information, about Project REDCap, please see the Project REDCap FAQ.
If you have any questions about REDCap at UD, please contact UD REDCap Support.
