What is REDCap, and how can I use to to manage research data at IU?

RCREDCap (Research Electronic Data Capture)Secure web platform for self-managed data collection RC REDCap (Research Electronic Data Capture) is a secure, web-based platform used at IU to manage data collection in research studies, especially those involving human subjects or sensitive information. It supports HIPAA compliance and IRB protocols and is ideal for clinical, survey-based, or longitudinal research.

Researchers must request access through IU’s REDCap portal or contact their department’s REDCap administrator. Projects can be customized using form builders, surveys, validation rules, and role-based user access; no coding is required.

IU provides many support resources for REDCap use, including:

• Online tutorials and user guides
• Live training sessions and workshops
• REDCap support teams and research data librarians

Advanced features include audit trails, branching logic, longitudinal tracking, and data export tools.