REDCap is a browser-based EDC software for setting up and managing clinical and translational research databases. Data collection is convenient and easy via a user-friendly interface using online surveys or eCRFs. Further information on REDCap can be found in the glossary.

Challenges in data management in IIT studies

• Limited resources
• High quality requirements
• High regulatory requirements (e.g. data protection)

Advantages of the REDCap service

• Available for projects involving the School V - School of Medicine and Health Sciences
• No licence and operating costs
• Administration & templates for data protection included
• No external hosters, the data remains securely on servers at the University of Oldenburg
• Simple study setup and operation
• "Built-in quality" in the form of process support, audit trail, backup and much more
• Suitable for almost all types of non-AMG/non-MPG projects, even multi-centre studies are possible
• All common import/export formats are possible (CSV, XML, SPSS, SAS, R, Stata)
• Reports and statistics available online
• Extensions through plugins and interfaces to other systems are possible
• Option of offline data collection via an app on mobile devices (iOS and Android)

What do I have to do to use this service?

• Access to the development environment is granted on by e-mail. There you can test REDCap and decide whether it is suitable for your use case - we will also be happy to advise you on this. Please provide us with your university ID (in the format abcd1234) for the allocation of access. You will then be activated as a user for the development environment.
• In our First steps guide for more information on using the REDCap service.
• Contact us - we will be happy to take your requirements on board!

Where can I find instructions and help for REDCap?

• FAQs and training videos are provided in English for registered users in the web application. The videos can also be accessed without registration at the following link projectredcap.org/resources/videos/
• A quick guide in German and a user training course are in preparation. Further information will follow.
• Information on data protection (including templates) can be found in the operating concept.
• If you have any problems or general questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.