Harvard ClinicalTrials MCP Server for CursorGive Cursor instant access to 16 tools to Get Api Version, Get Study, Get Study Results, and more

Name: Harvard ClinicalTrials
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{
  "mcpServers": {
    "harvard-clinicaltrials": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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About Harvard ClinicalTrials MCP Server

Connect to the ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 — the largest database of clinical studies worldwide, maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

Cursor's Agent mode turns Harvard ClinicalTrials into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Harvard ClinicalTrials and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 16 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.

What you can do

Study Search — Search 400K+ clinical trials from 220+ countries
Condition Filter — Find trials for specific diseases (cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer's)
Intervention Filter — Search by drug, device, or therapy name
Sponsor Search — Find trials by organization (Pfizer, NIH, Roche)
Phase Filter — Filter by Phase 1-4 to track drug development stages
Recruiting — Find trials currently enrolling participants
Location — Search by city or country for accessible trials
FDA Regulated — Filter for FDA-regulated drug and device trials
Pediatric — Find trials including children
Rare Diseases — Discover research for orphan conditions
Results — Get outcome data from completed studies

The Harvard ClinicalTrials MCP Server exposes 16 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Cursor in under two minutes — credentials fully managed, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

All 16 Harvard ClinicalTrials tools available for Cursor

When Cursor connects to Harvard ClinicalTrials through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning clinical-trials, medical-research, drug-development, and more. Every call runs in a secure, isolated environment with full audit visibility. Beyond a simple connection, you get real-time monitoring of agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.

get

Get api version on Harvard ClinicalTrials

gov API version and the timestamp of the most recent data update. Useful for verifying data currency and API availability. Get API version and data timestamp

get

Get study on Harvard ClinicalTrials

g. "NCT04368728"). Returns title, status, phase, enrollment, conditions, interventions, eligibility criteria, sponsor, and study locations. Get clinical trial details by NCT ID

get

Get study results on Harvard ClinicalTrials

Not all trials report results — this is most useful for completed Phase 2-4 studies. Get primary outcome results for a trial

get

Get study timeline on Harvard ClinicalTrials

Essential for understanding the progress and currency of a study. Get the complete timeline of a clinical trial

Search by condition on Harvard ClinicalTrials

Examples: "diabetes", "breast cancer", "Alzheimer disease", "COVID-19", "depression", "hypertension". Search trials by medical condition

Search by intervention on Harvard ClinicalTrials

Examples: "pembrolizumab", "metformin", "radiation therapy", "cognitive behavioral therapy". Search trials by drug or treatment

Search by location on Harvard ClinicalTrials

Essential for finding trials accessible to patients in a particular area. Search trials by geographic location

Search by phase on Harvard ClinicalTrials

Phase values: "PHASE1", "PHASE2", "PHASE3", "PHASE4", "EARLY_PHASE1". Phase 3 trials are the largest and most definitive, while Phase 1 trials focus on safety. Search trials by study phase

Search by sponsor on Harvard ClinicalTrials

Examples: "Pfizer", "National Cancer Institute", "Roche", "Novartis", "NIH". Search trials by sponsoring organization

Search completed on Harvard ClinicalTrials

Completed trials are more likely to have published results and outcomes data. Search completed clinical trials

Search device trials on Harvard ClinicalTrials

Covers diagnostic devices, surgical tools, implants, and digital health technologies. Search medical device clinical trials

Search fda regulated on Harvard ClinicalTrials

S. Food and Drug Administration. These trials follow the most rigorous regulatory standards. Search FDA-regulated drug trials

Search pediatric on Harvard ClinicalTrials

Essential for pediatricians, child health researchers, and parents seeking trials for children. Search pediatric clinical trials

Search rare diseases on Harvard ClinicalTrials

Examples: "cystic fibrosis", "sickle cell disease", "Huntington disease", "amyotrophic lateral sclerosis". Search rare disease clinical trials

Search recruiting on Harvard ClinicalTrials

Essential for patients seeking to enroll in trials or researchers tracking active studies. Search for currently recruiting studies

Search studies on Harvard ClinicalTrials

gov database of over 400,000 clinical studies from 200+ countries. Returns NCT IDs, titles, status, phases, sponsors, conditions, interventions, and locations. Search 400K+ clinical trials worldwide

Connect Harvard ClinicalTrials to Cursor via MCP

Follow these steps to wire Harvard ClinicalTrials into Cursor. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.

Open MCP Settings

Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens

Save the file

Cursor will automatically detect the new MCP server

Start using Harvard ClinicalTrials

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Harvard ClinicalTrials, help me...". 16 tools available

Why Use Cursor with the Harvard ClinicalTrials MCP Server

Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with Harvard ClinicalTrials through the Model Context Protocol.

Agent mode turns Cursor into an autonomous coding assistant that can read files, run commands, and call MCP tools without switching context

Cursor's Composer feature can generate entire files using real-time data fetched through MCP. no copy-pasting from external dashboards

MCP tools appear alongside built-in tools like file reading and terminal access, creating a unified agentic environment

VS Code extension compatibility means your existing workflow, keybindings, and extensions all work alongside MCP tools

Harvard ClinicalTrials + Cursor Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the Harvard ClinicalTrials MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Code generation with live data: ask Cursor to generate a security report module using live DNS and subdomain data fetched through MCP

Automated documentation: have Cursor query your API's tool schemas and generate TypeScript interfaces or OpenAPI specs automatically

Infrastructure-as-code: Cursor can fetch domain configurations and generate corresponding Terraform or CloudFormation templates

Test scaffolding: ask Cursor to pull real API responses via MCP and generate unit test fixtures from actual data

Example Prompts for Harvard ClinicalTrials in Cursor

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor agent to start working with Harvard ClinicalTrials immediately.

"Find recruiting Phase 3 trials for breast cancer immunotherapy"

"Search for Alzheimer's disease trials sponsored by NIH in Boston"

"Find pediatric clinical trials for cystic fibrosis"

Troubleshooting Harvard ClinicalTrials MCP Server with Cursor

Common issues when connecting Harvard ClinicalTrials to Cursor through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Tools not appearing in Cursor

Ensure you are in Agent mode (not Ask mode). MCP tools only work in Agent mode.

Server shows as disconnected

Check Settings → Features → MCP and verify the server status. Try clicking the refresh button.

Harvard ClinicalTrials + Cursor FAQ

Common questions about integrating Harvard ClinicalTrials MCP Server with Cursor.

What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?

Agent mode is Cursor's autonomous execution mode where the AI can perform multi-step tasks: reading files, editing code, running terminal commands, and calling MCP tools. Without Agent mode, Cursor operates in a simpler ask-and-answer mode that doesn't support tool calling. Always ensure you're in Agent mode when working with MCP servers.

Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?

Cursor looks for MCP server configurations in a mcp.json file. You can configure servers at the project level (.cursor/mcp.json in your project root) or globally (~/.cursor/mcp.json). Project-level configs take precedence.

Can Cursor use MCP tools in inline edits?

No. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode through the chat panel. Inline completions and Tab suggestions do not trigger MCP tool calls. This is by design. tool calls require user visibility and approval.

How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?

Open Settings → Features → MCP and look for your server name. A green indicator means the server is connected. You can also check Agent mode's available tools by clicking the tools dropdown in the chat panel.