Carelane offers several export formats to meet different data extraction needs. Choose the format that best fits your use case.
FHIR JSON Export
Type Code: json-fhir-all-data
Description
Exports all study data in HL7 FHIR R5 JSON format. This is the most complete export format, preserving the full data structure.
Contents
- ResearchStudy resource (study metadata)
- ResearchSubject resources (participants)
- QuestionnaireResponse resources (CRF data)
- Observation resources (findings)
- PlanDefinition resources (pathways, workflows)
- Questionnaire resources (form definitions)
- Audit events
Use Cases
- Complete data backup
- Regulatory submission
- Data migration
- FHIR-compatible analysis tools
- Long-term archival
{
"resourceType": "Bundle",
"type": "collection",
"entry": [
{
"resource": {
"resourceType": "ResearchStudy",
...
}
},
...
]
}
FHIR JSON preserves complete data structure and relationships. Use this format when you need full fidelity.
Sites CSV Export
Type Code: csv-all-sites-metadata
Description
Exports site information in CSV format for easy analysis in spreadsheet applications.
Contents
| Column | Description |
|---|
| Site ID | Unique site identifier |
| Site Name | Site display name |
| Status | Current site status |
| Location | Address information |
| Contacts | Contact details |
| Enrollment Count | Number of participants |
| Activation Date | When site became active |
Use Cases
- Site performance tracking
- Geographic analysis
- Enrollment distribution
- Site management reporting
Standard CSV with headers:
site_id,site_name,status,city,country,enrollment_count
001,Example Hospital,enrolling,Boston,USA,25
Participants CSV Export
Type Code: csv-all-participants-data
Description
Exports participant data in flattened CSV format with one row per participant or per visit.
Contents
| Column Type | Examples |
|---|
| Identifiers | Participant ID, Pseudonym |
| Demographics | PHI fields (if enabled) |
| Status | Current status, status history |
| Arm | Arm assignment |
| Visit Data | Questionnaire responses |
| Timestamps | Created, updated, visit dates |
Use Cases
- Statistical analysis
- Data review
- Study progress tracking
- Site comparison
| Format | Description |
|---|
| Wide | One row per participant, visits as columns |
| Long | One row per visit/response |
Export Comparison
| Feature | FHIR JSON | Sites CSV | Participants CSV |
|---|
| Complete Data | Yes | No | Partial |
| PHI Included | Yes | Limited | Yes |
| Easy Analysis | No | Yes | Yes |
| Regulatory | Yes | No | Limited |
| Interoperability | Yes | No | No |
Choosing an Export Type
For Regulatory Submission
Use FHIR JSON for complete data with audit trails.
For Analysis
Use Participants CSV for spreadsheet-based analysis.
For Site Management
Use Sites CSV for site-level reporting.
Export Management
Create and manage exports.
Reports
Built-in reporting features.
