REDCap
Research Electronic Data Capture.
Overview
REDCap is a secure, web-based software platform designed to support data capture for research studies. It provides an intuitive interface for users to enter data and has automated export procedures for seamless data downloads to common statistical packages (SAS, Stata, R, SPSS). REDCap is primarily used in academic and non-profit research settings.
✨ Key Features
- Web-based data entry and survey creation
- Data import and export to statistical packages
- Audit trails for tracking data changes
- Automated data quality checks
- Mobile app for offline data collection
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Free for consortium members (most academic institutions)
- Strong community support and development
- Designed specifically for academic research workflows
Unique Value: Provides a no-cost, secure, and easy-to-use platform for academic researchers to capture and manage study data, dramatically lowering the barrier to conducting high-quality research.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Building a patient registry for a rare disease at a university hospital.
- Sending out and collecting survey data for a public health study.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Commercial, FDA-regulated clinical trials requiring 21 CFR Part 11 compliance
- Performing the actual statistical analysis
🏆 Alternatives
While commercial EDC systems like OpenClinica offer more validation and support for regulated trials, REDCap's free, collaborative model makes it the overwhelmingly popular choice for investigator-initiated and academic research.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Free for non-profit partner institutions in the REDCap Consortium.
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