REDCap (Research Electric Data Capture)

Available to

Researchers

Fees

There is no charge for use of this service.

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REDCap provides automated export procedures for seamless data downloads to Excel and common statistical packages (SPSS, SAS, Stata, R), as well as a built-in project calendar, a scheduling module, ad hoc reporting tools, and advanced features, such as branching logic, file uploading, and calculated fields.

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, please see the Training Resources page.

Access the REDCap Platform: https://redcap.icts.uiowa.edu/

REDCap Features

Build online surveys and databases quickly and securely - Create and design your project rapidly using secure web authentication from your browser. No extra software is required.
Fast and flexible - Conception to production-level survey/database in less than one day.
Export data to common data analysis packages - Export your data to Microsoft Excel, PDF, SAS, Stata, R, or SPSS for analysis.
Ad Hoc Reporting - Create custom queries for generating reports to view or download.
e-Consent - Perform informed consent electronically for participants via survey
Easily manage a contact list of survey respondents or create a simple survey link - Build a list of email contacts, create custom email invitations, and track who responds, or you may also create a single survey link to email out or post on a website.
Scheduling - Utilize a built-in project calendar and scheduling module for organizing your events and appointments.
REDCap Mobile App - Collect data offline using an app on a mobile device when there is no WiFi or cellular connection, and then later sync data back to the server.
Send files to others securely - Using 'Send-It', upload and send files to multiple recipients, including existing project documents, that are too large for email attachments or that contain sensitive data.
Save your data collection instruments as a PDF to print - Generate a PDF version of your forms and surveys for printing to collect data offline.
Advanced features - Auto-validation, calculated fields, file uploading, branching/skip logic, and survey stop actions.
REDCap API - Have external applications connect to REDCap remotely in a programmatic or automated fashion.
Data Queries - Document the process of resolving data issues using the Data Resolution Workflow module.
Piping - Inject previously collected data values into question labels, survey invitation emails, etc. to provide a more customized experience.

Training:

We offer a number of hands-on classes virtually. Sign up for training here.

Get Help

Get help or ask questions at walk-in hours.

Virtual Walk-in hours:

Monday 1:00 pm-3:00 pm CST
Wednesday 1:00 pm-3:00 pm CST
Friday 9:00 am - 11:00 am CST

Join us here. Use your HawkID credentials you use to attend.

If you require assistance or have any questions about REDCap, please contact ICTS Biomedical Informatics Support at redcap@icts.uiowa.edu.

Costs:

Basic use of REDCap and training is funded by ICTS and is offered at no cost to researchers.

There are number of REDCap Fee for Service options. Learn more here.

NOTICE: If you are collecting data for the purposes of human subjects research, review and approval of the project is required by your Institutional Review Board.

Getting Help

Support for RedCap can be found on this site: https://i-cart.icts.uiowa.edu

Training

RedCap training resources are available on this page: https://redcap.icts.uiowa.edu/redcap/index.php?action=training . Login is not required to watch any of the videos.