REDCap
REDCap
Secure web application for building research databases and surveys, widely used for clinical and academic research data collection.
Developer:
Vanderbilt University
Our Take
REDCap is built for structured research data collection, including online surveys and study databases. Its form logic, validation, audit trails, and exports to common analysis formats can help teams maintain consistent records across a study.
It is a data-capture and management system, not a substitute for study design, statistical analysis, or institutional data-governance decisions. Access and configuration are often provided through a participating institution, and available features can differ between local REDCap installations.
Before enrolling participants, test the data dictionary, branching logic, permissions, and exports end to end. Confirm your institution's hosting and security requirements, obtain required ethics approval and consent, and document how identifiers and sensitive data will be handled.
Key Features
Secure project database, Survey and data-entry forms, Validation rules and branching, User permissions and audit trails
Best For
Research data capture and surveys
Research Tasks
Collect structured study data; manage longitudinal participant records; run clinical or institutional surveys; maintain controlled data entry and traceability for research protocols.
Pricing
Institutional / consortium access