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- Title
Use of research electronic data capture (REDCap) in a COVID-19 randomized controlled trial: a practical example.
- Authors
Kianersi, Sina; Luetke, Maya; Ludema, Christina; Valenzuela, Alexander; Rosenberg, Molly
- Abstract
Randomized controlled trials (RCT) are considered the ideal design for evaluating the efficacy of interventions. However, conducting a successful RCT has technological and logistical challenges. Defects in randomization processes (e.g., allocation sequence concealment) and flawed masking could bias an RCT's findings. Moreover, investigators need to address other logistics common to all study designs, such as study invitations, eligibility screening, consenting procedure, and data confidentiality protocols. Research Electronic Data Capture (REDCap) is a secure, browser-based web application widely used by researchers for survey data collection. REDCap offers unique features that can be used to conduct rigorous RCTs.
- Publication
BMC medical research methodology, 2021, Vol 21, Issue 1, p175
- ISSN
1471-2288
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1186/s12874-021-01362-2