# Harvard ClinicalTrials MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect > Harvard ClinicalTrials MCP lets you search and analyze 400,000+ clinical studies from ClinicalTrials.gov. It allows your agent to pull data on drug trials, medical devices, and research progress across 220+ countries. Use it to find specific conditions, sponsor details, and trial results for research or patient advocacy. ## Overview - **Category:** data-analytics - **Price:** Free - **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_FzbZf0NkTTM1atr97ZBqTYHmDJmGhluFZ49NqoYa/ai-agent-connect - **Tags:** clinical-trials, medical-research, drug-development, public-health, data-retrieval, disease-tracking ## Description If you've ever tried to map out every active immunotherapy trial for a specific cancer type, you know it's a mess. You usually end up with dozens of open tabs, manually filtering through a government website, and spending hours copy-pasting data into a spreadsheet. This Connector changes that by giving your agent direct access to the world's largest clinical study database. You can just ask your agent to find every trial for a specific disease, filter by the phase of development, or see which sponsors are leading the way. It handles the heavy lifting of digging through hundreds of thousands of records so you can focus on the actual analysis. Whether you're a researcher looking for evidence synthesis or a patient trying to find a local study, this tool puts the data in your hands instantly. It's part of the Vinkius catalog, which makes it easy to plug into your existing workflow without worrying about the underlying API complexity. Instead of hunting for data, you just ask for it and get the specifics on eligibility, locations, and outcomes. You can track how a drug moves from early safety tests to large-scale efficacy trials or see which organizations are funding specific research. This connection turns a massive, disorganized government database into a searchable knowledge base that your agent can query on demand. ## Tools ### get_study_timeline View the full progress history of a clinical trial. It helps you see how a study has moved through different stages over time. ### search_by_condition Find trials related to specific diseases like cancer or Alzheimer's. This is the primary way to find relevant medical research. ### search_fda_regulated Find trials that follow the most rigorous FDA regulatory standards. This filters for high-level drug and device oversight. ### search_studies Perform a broad search across the entire database of 400,000+ studies. It returns a wide range of data for any general query. ### search_device_trials Search for clinical trials involving medical devices and digital health tech. This covers implants, surgical tools, and diagnostics. ### get_study Get full details for a specific study using its NCT ID. It returns the title, phase, sponsor, and eligibility criteria. ### get_study_results Retrieve primary outcome data for completed trials. This is useful for seeing the actual results of finished Phase 2-4 studies. ### search_by_intervention Look for trials based on specific drugs, devices, or therapies. Use this to see what treatments are being tested. ### search_by_location Filter clinical trials by geographic city or country. This helps patients find studies that are actually accessible to them. ### search_by_phase Filter studies by their development stage, such as Phase 1 or Phase 3. It helps you distinguish between safety tests and large-scale efficacy trials. ### search_by_sponsor Find trials managed by specific organizations like the NIH or Pfizer. This is great for competitive analysis in the pharma space. ### search_completed Filter the database for studies that have already finished. These are the most likely to have published outcome data. ### search_pediatric Find studies specifically involving children and adolescents. This is a key filter for pediatric health research. ### search_rare_diseases Search for orphan conditions and rare diseases. It helps find niche research that might be hard to locate otherwise. ### search_recruiting Identify trials that are currently enrolling new participants. This is essential for patients looking to join a study now. ### get_api_version Check the current API version and the date of the last data update. Use this to ensure the information your agent sees is current. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` Find recruiting Phase 3 trials for breast cancer immunotherapy. ``` **Response:** ``` I've found several Phase 3 clinical trials for breast cancer immunotherapy currently recruiting participants. | Study Title | Sponsor | Status | Phase | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Checkpoint Inhibitor Study A** | Pfizer | Recruiting | Phase 3 | | **Combination Therapy B** | Roche | Recruiting | Phase 3 | | **Immunotherapy Study C** | NIH | Recruiting | Phase 3 | These studies focus on testing checkpoint inhibitors and combination therapies in large-scale patient groups. ``` **Prompt:** ``` Search for Alzheimer's disease trials sponsored by NIH in Boston. ``` **Response:** ``` I found the following NIH-sponsored Alzheimer's disease trials in the Boston area: * **Amyloid-Targeting Therapy Study**: Located in Boston, focusing on new amyloid-targeting treatments. * **Cognitive Intervention Study**: A multi-center trial with a primary site in Boston focusing on behavioral therapies. * **Early-Stage Alzheimer's Trial**: NIH-funded study investigating early intervention techniques. ``` **Prompt:** ``` Find pediatric clinical trials for cystic fibrosis. ``` **Response:** ``` I've found several pediatric clinical trials for cystic fibrosis including: * **CFTR Modulator Study**: Testing new daily modulator therapies for children. * **Gene Therapy Trial**: Investigating long-term gene therapy for adolescents. * **Nebulized Treatment Study**: Evaluating new delivery methods for pediatric patients. Most of these are currently in the Phase 2 or Phase 3 stages. ``` ## Capabilities ### Search 400K+ global trials Find studies across 220+ countries in one query. ### Filter by medical condition Query specific diseases like cancer, diabetes, or Alzheimer's. ### Track drug development Filter by phases 1 through 4 to see where a drug stands. ### Identify study sponsors Find trials managed by specific organizations like the NIH or Pfizer. ### Pull completed study results Get outcome data from finished trials to see what happened. ### Locate accessible trials Search by city or country to find studies near a specific area. ## Use Cases ### Finding local trials for rare diseases A patient with a rare disease asks for studies in Boston. The agent uses search_by_location and search_rare_diseases to find nearby options. ### Pharma competitive analysis A pharma pro wants to see what Pfizer is doing in oncology. The agent uses search_by_sponsor and search_by_condition to build a list. ### Evidence synthesis for researchers A researcher needs results for a specific drug. The agent uses search_completed and get_study_results to gather outcome data. ### Tracking drug development progress A developer wants to see the progress of a specific therapy. The agent uses get_study_timeline to show the project's history. ## Benefits - Skip the manual search by using search_studies to pull data from over 400,000 global records instantly. - Identify active opportunities for patients by using search_recruiting to find studies currently enrolling participants. - Analyze drug pipelines quickly by filtering for specific sponsors using search_by_sponsor. - Get clear evidence for treatment decisions by pulling primary outcomes from finished trials with get_study_results. - Map out geographic availability for patients by filtering trials by city or country using search_by_location. - Focus on high-quality data by specifically targeting FDA-regulated studies with search_fda_regulated. ## How It Works The bottom line is you get direct, searchable access to the world's largest clinical trial database through a simple chat interface. 1. Connect your AI client to the Harvard ClinicalTrials MCP via Vinkius. 2. Ask your agent to search for specific conditions, locations, or sponsors. 3. Review the returned list of studies and drill down into specific trial details. ## Frequently Asked Questions **Can the Harvard ClinicalTrials MCP find trials for specific diseases?** Yes, it allows you to search for trials related to any medical condition, from common diseases like diabetes to rare orphan conditions. **How do I find trials that are currently enrolling patients?** You can ask your agent to specifically filter for recruiting studies, which helps you find trials where new participants can still join. **Can I see the results of a finished clinical trial?** Yes, you can pull primary outcome data for studies that have already completed, which is great for evidence synthesis. **Can I filter by specific drug names or therapies?** Absolutely. You can search for trials based on specific drugs, medical devices, or even specific types of therapy like radiation. **Is there a way to search for trials in a specific city?** Yes, the Connector includes geographic filters so you can find trials accessible to patients in a specific city or country. **Does this Connector include data on medical devices?** Yes, it covers clinical trials for diagnostic devices, surgical tools, implants, and digital health technologies. **Can I find trials specifically for children?** Yes, there is a dedicated filter for pediatric trials, making it easy to find research involving children and adolescents. **Do I need an API key?** No. ClinicalTrials.gov is completely free and public. No authentication required. **What are clinical trial phases?** Phase 1 tests safety in small groups; Phase 2 evaluates efficacy; Phase 3 confirms effectiveness in large populations; Phase 4 monitors post-approval. Each phase provides progressively stronger evidence. **Can patients find trials to enroll in?** Yes. Use the recruiting filter to find trials currently accepting participants. You can filter by condition, location, and eligibility criteria to find accessible trials.