REDCap® is our preferred database and survey development tool
Why Choose REDCap® for your database?
Research Electronic Data Capture
REDCap®, Research Electronic Data Capture, is a tool for building online surveys and databases. REDCap® is secure, scalable, and reliable. It can be used to collect data online or offline, on web browsers or mobile devices. RREDCap® also offers features such as data validation, randomization, data export, and statistics.
Web Application
Is a web application that allows researchers to create and manage online surveys and databases for their projects. REDCap® supports data collection for any type of research project, e.g., clinical trials, observational, epidemiological, and social studies.
Free of charge
REDCap® is free for non-profit organizations that join the REDCap® Consortium, a network of thousands of partners in over 150 countries that use and support REDCap® .
Multi-site collaboration
REDCap effectively streamlines collaboration among researchers from around the world, enabling them to work together seamlessly on various projects and data collection efforts.
Data Security
REDCap® provides robust data security measures, including user access controls, encryption, and audit trails. It is compliant with privacy regulations and institutional policies and can be hosted on secure servers.
Customizability
REDCap® offers customizable surveys and forms for researchers to create data collection instruments that meet study objectives with tailored questions, response options, and skip patterns.
Data Validation and Quality Control
REDCap® offers customizable surveys and forms for researchers to create data collection instruments that meet study objectives with tailored questions, response options, and skip patterns.
User Support and Community
REDCap® has a helpful user community offering extensive documentation, tutorials, and forums for guidance. It provides valuable resources for troubleshooting and best practices.
Data Integration and Export
REDCap® imports external data and can be integrated with the database. It also exports data in various formats including Excel, CSV, SPSS, and SAS.