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REDCap e-Consent

The research data management tool that does it all.

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Overview

REDCap (Research Electronic Data Capture) is a secure web application for building and managing online surveys and databases. It includes an e-Consent framework that allows researchers at partner institutions to create electronic consent forms. It's not a standalone commercial product but a feature within a platform that is free for non-profit organizations in the REDCap Consortium. It provides a compliant and auditable method for obtaining consent.

✨ Key Features

  • Integrated with REDCap surveys and databases
  • PDF auto-archiving of consent forms
  • Simple signature capture
  • Version control
  • Free for consortium members

🎯 Key Differentiators

  • Free for a large consortium of non-profit institutions
  • Widely used and supported within the academic research community
  • Highly flexible and customizable

Unique Value: Provides a powerful, flexible, and free data capture and e-consent tool for academic and non-profit researchers, supported by a vast community.

🎯 Use Cases (4)

Academic research Investigator-initiated studies Non-profit research Federally funded research

✅ Best For

  • Low-cost electronic consenting for grant-funded studies

💡 Check With Vendor

Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:

  • Commercial pharmaceutical sponsors needing a validated, enterprise-supported system
  • Organizations not part of the REDCap consortium

🏆 Alternatives

Castor EDC SurveyMonkey Qualtrics

Offers a no-cost, research-focused alternative to commercial EDC/eConsent systems, making it accessible for studies with limited funding.

💻 Platforms

Web API

🔌 Integrations

API (within REDCap)

🛟 Support Options

  • ✓ Email Support
  • ✓ Dedicated Support (Community & Institutional Admins tier)

🔒 Compliance & Security

✓ HIPAA ✓ BAA Available ✓ GDPR ✓ SSO ✓ 21 CFR Part 11 (validation and configuration dependent on institution)

💰 Pricing

Contact for pricing
Free Tier Available

Free tier: Free for non-profit partners in the REDCap Consortium. Hosted and supported by the local institution.

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