Staff Resources

Research Electronic Data Capture (REDCap) is a web-based application developed by Vanderbilt University to help track data for clinical research and to create databases for project management. While maintaining strict compliance with 21 CFR Part 11, FISMA, HIPAA, and GDPR, REDCap is specifically geared to support online and offline data capture for research studies and operations. 

To register for the CTSC’s live monthly REDCap training (hosted via Zoom), please visit:  

• REDCap Database Overview Training 

To learn introductory information about REDCap, including how to use the data interface and create a basic project and survey, visit the following registration form to watch the 1-hour on-demand video: 

• REDCap Basic Training 

For intermediate-level REDCap training information designed to advance your skills, visit the following registration form to watch the 1-hour on-demand video. Topics include data dictionaries, longitudinal project setup, customizing the record status dashboard, and more. 

• REDCap Beyond the Basics 

Working for the pharma industry? Watch this 25-minute video to learn to use Medidata Rave, a common clinical research data entry tool, to carry out data collection duties. 

• MEDIData Rave 

Watch this short video to understand the five main reasons participants drop out and how you can address those:

• Identifying and Mitigating Participant Retention Issues

Watch this short video to understand the internal and external factors which influence informed consent:

• Developing Your Informed Consent Approach

Watch this if you are going to be consenting using REDCap:

• Consenting with REDCap

This FDA document provides guidance on the FDA's informed consent regulations:         

• FDA Guide to Informed Consent

Watch this short video to understand what’s behind a sponsor’s data query, and how to deal with it:

• Fielding Data Queries

Read this short page for sample of how research staff have created and improved trial source documents.

• Improving the Source Document