Data Management
The Data Management (DM) division at CTU Bern is supporting you during the creation of your study database. We are offering different models of service and support, depending on your level of expertize:
Team members
Team members
- Name / Titel
- Wegmann Miriam, MSc
- Funktion
- Head of Data Management
- miriam.wegmann@unibe.ch
- Phone
- +41 31 684 56 73
- Name / Titel
- Helmers Walker Muriel, MSc
- Funktion
- Deputy Head of Data Management
- muriel.helmers@unibe.ch
- Phone
- +41 31 684 34 27
- Name / Titel
- Appadoo Sheila, MPH
- Funktion
- Clinical Data Manager
- sheila.appadoo@unibe.ch
- Phone
- +41 31 684 56 73
- Name / Titel
- Glenck Anna, MD
- Funktion
- Clinical Data Manager
- anna.glenck@unibe.ch
- Phone
- +41 31 684 56 96
- Name / Titel
- Güntensperger Dominik, PhD
- Funktion
- Clinical Data Manager
- dominik.guentensperger@unibe.ch
- Phone
- +41 31 684 49 68
- Name / Titel
- Jenal Flurina, MSc
- Funktion
- Clinical Data Manager
- flurina.jenal@unibe.ch
- Phone
- +41 31 684 33 68
- Name / Titel
- Joho Eva, MSc
- Funktion
- Clinical Data Manager
- eva.joho@unibe.ch
- Phone
- +41 31 684 30 78
- Name / Titel
- Mattmann Yvonne
- Funktion
- Junior Research Assistant (DM)
- yvonne.mattmann@unibe.ch
- Phone
- +41 31 632 56 96
- Name / Titel
- Moser Mario, MSc
- Funktion
- Clinical Data Manager
- mario.b.moser@unibe.ch
- Phone
- +41 31 684 30 78
- Name / Titel
- Pelzer Christiane, PhD
- Funktion
- Clinical Data Manager
- christiane.pelzer@unibe.ch
- Phone
- +41 31 684 56 96
Overview
Overview of CTU Bern Data Management Services
Full Service
Full Service: CTU Bern sets up the entire study database for you
Based on your specifications (study protocol, variable listing, draft case report forms), we perform the setup of the study database: We implement the eCRFs, edit-checks and visit structure in close collaboration with you, the study sponsor. When the database is finalized, you approve the database to confirm that CTU Bern has implemented the study database according to your specifications.
For Full Services, CTU Bern is using the web-based Clinical Data Management Systems (CDMS) REDCap and secuTrial. If you are not sure which one corresponds better to your needs, feel free to contact us for a free consulting.
REDCap Light
REDCap Light: You manage your own study database
If you prefer to setup your study database on your own, visit our "REDCap Database Implementation" training. After this, you will have a basic knowledge on how to implement and manage your study database using our REDCap Light service:
We will create a REDCap project for you and provide you with our template eCRFs, standard roles as well as our User Manual for REDCap Light. You take care of the setup of your study database, the user/roles management as well as the database locking and archiving. If you wish, you can have your database reviewed by us before you start entering real data.
This service is only provided for REDCap and for members of Inselspital Bern or University of Bern.
CDMS
Clinical Data Management Systems (CDMS)
All CDMS at CTU Bern are web-based. As an authorized user, you can therefore access your study database from any computer through a web-browser. Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption ensures a secure internet connection.
CTU Bern offers with REDCap and secuTrial two CDM Systems, both GCP and HRA compliant. Your choice of the system used should depend on the complexity of the study design and your needs. The CTU Bern Data Management team is happy to help you choosing the right system for your study.
Support
Infrastructure, Maintenance and Support
CTU Bern provides and maintains secure and up-to-date IT infrastructure. The servers that host the study databases are housed in dedicated server facilities at the University of Bern or at the Inselspital Bern. Together with our IT, we regularly update the CDMS as well as all other software on the servers. We regularly back up study- and meta-data, according to a detailed back-up plan. Internal back-ups are made several times per day and daily back-ups are stored on external disks.
Our security measures meet the standards of the “Datenschutzaufsichtsstelle des Kantons Bern”.
CTU Bern Data Management provides support during regular office hours (Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 17:00). For running study databases, please inform us at least 1 week in advance about the creation of new study centers. The creation of new logins will take us 0-3 working days, depending on the complexity of your study and the amount of logins requested.