REDCap
REDCap is a University-managed secure, web-based research data capture tool for building and managing online surveys and databases.
Benefits and features
- Enables creation of surveys or databases to collect and track information and research data, and schedule study events, e.g. participant visits
- Suitable for internal and sensitive research data, including personally identifiable data and consent
- University-managed software provides a secure environment to store and back up research data in compliance with ethics, Research Data Management Policy, the Privacy Act, HIPAA and GDPR
- System is hosted and data collected are stored locally at the University
- Supports different levels of access for collaborators, including from multiple sites and institutions
- Tracks data entry and revision history
- Enables online and offline data collection
- Supports export of data to Microsoft Excel, SAS, STATA, R, or SPSS
- Secure data transfer of files up to 1GB in size - 'Send-It' allows multiple recipients to download the file securely
- Used by non-profit and government organisations internationally. See: REDCap consortium
Self-service versus managed REDCap projects
The University provides access to two instances of REDCap for staff and students.
- A self-service University-wide REDCap for all faculties (previously known as REDCap FMHS). No charge.
- A managed-service REDCap provided by the Human Health Research Services Platform, Liggins Institute (known as REDCap Liggins). Cost varies depending on project requirements.
Both instances are maintained and regularly updated by the same team within the University.
Access REDCap
Training and support
- See other REDCap videos.
- Instructions and guides are in REDCap Resources.