Research Databases: REDCap & Customized Databases
OCTRI can provide research teams with user friendly web-based databases designed specifically for research studies. REDCap databases are secure, able to handle thousands of records, and designed to produce customized reports and standard data exports. OCTRI database experts can also design custom databases based on a study's unique needs. Our staff are experienced in creating and managing databases that are secure and HIPAA compliant to ensure patient privacy rights.
Giving research teams an easy way to do the right thing for their data management needs.
Custom Databases
OCTRI provides research databases that can be tailored to your specific project. OCTRI has staff and expertise to create sophisticated Internet‐enabled database software applications, examples include: sample or patient registries, wireless pen tablet based point-of-care data entry, remote data collection, and system integration.
Rapidly Created, Web-Based Databases (REDCap)
REDCap offers a secure, web-based application designed to support data management for research studies. REDCap provides: a stream-lined process for rapidly building a database or online survey; a user friendly interface for collecting data; audit trails for tracking data manipulation; exports to common statistical packages; and advanced features, such as branching logic, file uploading, and calculated fields. REDCap
REDCap was developed by Vanderbilt University, and they continue to oversee the implementation of new features. The REDCap Consortium is comprised of 68 active institutional partners and is utilized on five continents. It supports a web-based application designed exclusively to support data capture for research studies. Currently over 1,000 studies spanning numerous research areas utilize REDCap. To learn more about REDCap, come to a REDCap Tutorial. No registration is required – drop-ins are welcome!
REDCap (Research Electronic Data Capture) is a secure, web-based database application designed to support traditional case report form data capture for research studies. It also is a powerful tool for building and managing online surveys (similar to Survey Monkey). You can create and design surveys in your web browser and engage potential respondents using a variety of notification methods.
Want to Learn More?
To learn more about this service or schedule a data management consultation, contact OCTRI Informatics Research Support.
