REDCap is a secure tool Rush offers researchers for managing databases and surveys online. You can use it to collect virtually any type of data from people in any environment.
If you’re a Rush employee, you can do the following:
If you need to reset your login or password, do so here. If you need further help, please call the Rush IS help desk: (312) 942-4357 or email help@rush.edu. Please note it’s Rush policy that any Rush account inactive within a six-month period will be disabled.
If you’re not a Rush employee and need a REDCap account, fill out an external account request form. We’ll review your request and, when it’s approved, create an account for you.
The project owner in REDCap usually provides access to collaborators. In many cases, however, it’s the data manager or the PI of the project in REDCap who will do so. There are two steps required for getting access.
REDCap e-consent records consent forms and signatures from participants. The consent process can happen either on site or remotely. You can also use the platform to consent in person.
You can build your own project or use an e-consent template. Use the guidance document for creating an e-consent.
REDCap e-consent projects require the following data instruments or documents:
You can include any IRB-approved addendum or questionnaire from participants too. You can also always update these forms according to your project, but note the IRB stamped, approved ICF is required beforehand.
If the patient is consented using a non-electronic method, the ICF document would need to be scanned and uploaded to REDCap. You can use the upload link on the Rush Research Portal.
If you have an amended ICF (or need to create one) for which e-consenting is required, please ensure you have the following:
Adding and removing users on REDCap is simple and easy. Just follow these steps:
You can use any project(s) in REDCap in order to adhere to HIPAA regulations; however, you will need to implement additional necessary procedures yourself in order to become fully compliant. Compliance requires the following:
The REDCap support team holds two office hours sessions per week. All users are welcome to join. If you’re interested, please send a request to redcap@rush.edu. Additionally, office hours are Tuesday, 10 a.m. - Noon, and Thursday, 10 a.m. - Noon.
General REDCap training videos are available here.
The REDCap support team is also standing by to help.