Research Electronic Data Capture, or REDCap, is a secure web application that can be used to build and manage case report forms, surveys and other data capture mechanisms for clinical research.

One of REDCap's best features is its user-friendliness. With a small amount of training, you can build your own forms and reports and manage your own study data.

We can help get you started, and are always here to help. Want to set up a meeting to discuss your study's data needs? Ready to begin your study set-up in REDCap? Request REDCap Assistance.

To access your studies, login with your onyen:

• Default server — redcap.unc.edu
• Genetics studies — genetics.redcap.unc.edu
• International studies — global.redcap.unc.edu

REDCap Training

NC TraCS provides training classes to assist you in getting started with building REDCap data collection forms for your research projects. The instructor, Clarence Potter, has been managing the TraCS REDCap service since its inception 9 years ago. Our current REDCap trainings are offered as webinar-only.

Forms (beginner) — building forms using the online designer or data dictionary (lecture/demo)
Forms: Hands On (beginner) — building forms using the online designer or data dictionary (click along hands-on/lecture/demo)
Functions* (advanced) — using functions with your project like Surveys, Randomization, Calendar/Scheduling, etc.
Open Session — beginning with discussion on Surveys, then open for general questions.
Clinical Data Management — focuses on the full range of responsibilities of a data manager and complex uses of REDCap

Zoom link for all training:  go.unc.edu/redcap

*NOTE: There are no prerequisites for taking the Functions class. Previous attendees advise that you should take one of the Forms classes prior. As a minimum, it will help if you are familiar with building forms, field types, and the options/parameters that belong to those field types.

Online Training

View our online recorded sessions for REDCap training

REDCap Frequently Asked Questions