> ## Introduction

> Welcome to AudBase, a powerful relational database program that helps you manage and store subject information, participate in clinical studies, and even create your own clinical study.

> Whether you are a clinician, researcher, administrator or data-entry worker, AudBase simplifies the tasks of collecting clinical information, conducting comprehensive searches and sharing data in a secure environment.

> AudBase also allows you to export data to word processing, spreadsheet or statistical programs, as well as use your data to generate reports, graphs, reminders and follow-up letters. Here is a brief look at the program's background and as well as an overview of topics in Audbase Help. For expanded information on some Help topics, as well as more background on the structure of the database and a complete list of data fields, values and menus, see the Audbase User Guide.