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REDCap is a secure web platform for building and managing online databases and surveys. REDCap's streamlined process for rapidly creating and designing projects offers a vast array of tools that can be tailored to virtually any data collection strategy.
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.
Please note that any publication that results from a project utilizing REDCap should cite grant support (Pharnext/Neuro-AD F Kherif).
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.
If you require assistance or have any questions about REDCap, please contact ferath.kherif@chuv.ch;info.redcap@chuv.ch;.
"Advancing research, one data point at a time" - Brain Systems is a cutting-edge platform designed to empower advanced researchers in the field of neuroscience and psychology. We understand the unique challenges of conducting research in these fields and have developed a comprehensive platform to address them. Our focus is on data management, analysis, and support for scientific studies.
At the core of our platform is the powerful Redcap module, which specializes in data capture and enables precise data management. Our team of experts can help researchers with the use of Redcap by providing support for creating their surveys, selecting appropriate questionnaires, integrating support for longitudinal studies, and supporting the most advanced features such as mobile data collection, hooks, database integration, and anonymization.
In addition to the powerful data management capabilities of the Redcap module, our platform also offers a range of advanced capabilities that support scientific studies such as advanced cohort selection, sophisticated data analysis tools, and more. With Brain Systems, advanced researchers can efficiently and effectively conduct their research, and make meaningful progress in their field, one data point at a time.
Whether you're a student or an experienced researcher, our platform is built to meet the needs of advanced researchers at all levels. We offer comprehensive documentation, tutorials, and dedicated support from our team of experts. With Brain Systems, you have the tools and resources you need to overcome the unique challenges of conducting research in the field of neuroscience and psychology, and to make meaningful progress in your field.
Additionally, our team of experts can provide support for conducting successful cohort studies in biomedical and neuroscience fields, including:
- Cohort selection: Identifying and recruiting an appropriate group of individuals to participate in the study.
- Data collection: Developing and administering questionnaires, collecting samples, and performing imaging, and other necessary procedures to gather data.
- Data management: Organizing and managing the large amount of data generated by a cohort study.
- Data analysis: Analyzing the data using appropriate statistical methods, and interpreting the results.
- Longitudinal follow-up: Following the participants over time and collecting additional data as necessary.
- Safety monitoring: Assessing and addressing any safety concerns that arise during the course of the study.
- Ethical and Compliance: Obtaining informed consent from the participants, confidentially protecting the data, and regularly reporting data to the relevant authorities.
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.
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.
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.