Redcap Med Cmu -

| Feature | REDCap Med CMU | Qualtrics (CMU Campus) | Google Forms | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | HIPAA Compliant | Yes | No (unless specific BAA signed) | No | | Audit Trail | Yes | Limited | No | | Cost | Free to CMU Med faculty | Free to all CMU | Free (personal) | | Longitudinal Data | Excellent | Poor | None | | EHR Integration | Possible (Epic) | No | No |

The Verdict: For clinical research, grant-funded studies, or theses requiring IRB approval, REDCap Med CMU is the gold standard. redcap med cmu

One of the most powerful features for CMU Med researchers is the ability to interface with Epic, the electronic health record (EHR) system used by CMU Health. While not automatically enabled for every project, the REDCap instance can be configured to pull specific data points from the EHR, drastically reducing manual chart review time. | Feature | REDCap Med CMU | Qualtrics

| Tool | Cost at CMU | Ease of Use | Compliance | Multi-site | |------|-------------|-------------|------------|-------------| | REDCap | Free | Medium | High (with module) | Excellent | | Google Forms | Free | High | Low | Poor | | OpenClinica | $$ | Low | High | Good | | Commercial EDC (e.g., Veeva) | $$$$ | Medium | Very high | Excellent | | Tool | Cost at CMU | Ease

Unlike a generic university survey tool, the Med CMU REDCap server is locked down. It requires dual-factor authentication (Duo) for off-campus access. It automatically logs every keystroke and every view of data, creating a forensic audit trail necessary for clinical trials.