UMD REDCap Migration to UMB REDCap


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NOTE: The migration of projects from the UMD REDCap INSTANCE to the UMB REDCap INSTANCE was completed on February 21, 2025. 

To learn more about REDCap services available to UMD, see the Access and Use REDCap article.

Pre-migration

How do I update my Project status

Navigate to Project Setup at the bottom of the page, you can select Move to Production if the project is actively collecting data. If you are finished with data collection, the Project can be moved to Analysis/Cleanup via Project Setup and then Other Functionality. You can also export projects or delete them from this system menu. 

How to update Project information

The purpose and PI contact information can be updated via Project Setup then select Main Project Settings and then Modify project title, purpose, etc. If a project is marked as Practice/Fun, it will not be prioritized for migration to the new system. 

How do I delete a Project

The Project can be deleted via Project Setup then select Other Functionality and then Data Management

Exporting and storing Project data long-term

If you no longer need access to your Project in REDCap, you can download project data and an XML file containing your project configuration from your existing REDCap projects and store those for analysis or data retention purposes. Exports can be accomplished via Project Setup, select Other Functionality and then Copy or Download or Backups the Project

The recommended storage location would be a UMD Box Folder that is part of a Box Group Account. This will ensure the data is not lost in a situation where an individual leaves the university and their account becomes inactive. 

User management

You can delete users on your projects that are no longer involved by going to your My Projects tab and clicking on the User Access Dashboard

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Migration

REDCap Project status dashboard

This dashboard provides a summary look at Projects in the UMD REDCap system and whether they have been migrated, are in progress, or are planned to be deleted.  

Migration process

The REDCap admins will migrate project instruments and data into the UMB REDCap. Admins will coordinate directly with PIs to finalize the process based on Project status and data collection timing. 

Accessing the new UMB REDcap instance

Details will be added in the next several weeks. 

REDCap Project status dashboard

This dashboard provides a summary look at Projects in the UMD REDCap system and whether they have been migrated, are in progress, or are planned to be deleted.  

Support contacts 

The best contact for any support related to REDCap is redcap@umaryland.edu.

IRB protocol updates

In your next regular update to any existing IRB protocols, you can include an update that your work will reside on the UMB REDCap instance moving forward. Contact the IRB Office with any questions. 

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