REDCap – Research databases
A centrally hosted REDCap web application is available to members of the University of Bern and Inselspital for the creation and use of research databases. REDCap (Research Electronic Data Capture) offers a wide range of integrated tools to help you create research databases and to collect and monitor research data.
All services for REDCap are provided by the Department of Clinical Research (DCR) and the system is hosted centrally by IT Services Office. Free monthly REDCap training courses are offered to researchers.
UniBE REDCap services
Overview
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You set up your REDCap database yourself |
DCR sets up your database |
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REDCap Light
The basic services of REDCap Light are provided free of charge by the DCR and include the following:
- Creation of a database in REDCap (incl. templates, default settings and roles)
- Creation of a “Project Super User” who will set up and manage the research database
Additional services (support) can be booked on request:
- Technical database review (quality check)
- Support during the implementation of the research database
- Support for customization or changes to your live database
Please note: For REDCap Light, setting up the database, data collection, user management and archiving of the database is the responsibility of the project leader.
REDCap Full – only for clinical studies
For clinical research studies, it is possible to have the research database set up completely by the DCR. The REDCap Full service is subject to a fee and includes:
- Setting up the complete database incl. changes to your live database
- User Management
- Support with data management questions
Depending on the requirements of the database, additional services (support) can be requested:
- Data migration and data imports
- Creation of reports (e.g. recruitment overview, quality reports)
What do you need to do?
To open a research database in REDCap, please fill out the appropriate contact form below (see below). If you are not sure which database solution or service is right for your project, the DCR offers a free consultation. For a consultation, please also fill out the contact form
You can get access to REDCap via the DCR Data Management. Collaborators of a research project should contact the project leader.
Find out how to create a database, collect and manage data, export data and use the many other REDCap functionalities in the REDCap Forum of the DCR. The forum is available to you once you have REDCap access.
University of Bern regulations
Please consult the University of Bern information and regulations below. If you distribute your survey or poll digitally to University of Bern students, it is particularly important to note that mass distribution via Outlook, ILIAS or similar yourself is not permitted.