Bring Clinical Trials
to Cursor
Create your Vinkius account to connect ClinicalTrials.gov to Cursor and start using all 3 AI tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code. No hosting, no server setup — just connect and start using.
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What is the ClinicalTrials.gov MCP Server?
The ClinicalTrials.gov MCP Server connects your AI agent to the United States National Institutes of Health (NIH) clinical research database — the gold standard for clinical trial transparency worldwide.
Core Capabilities
- Universal Trial Search — Query over 500,000 registered studies by condition, drug name, sponsor, or any keyword. Filter by recruitment status and trial phase to pinpoint exactly what matters.
- Deep Trial Profiles — Retrieve full study protocols including eligibility criteria, enrollment targets, intervention details, and sponsor information for any registered trial.
- Active Recruitment Finder — Dedicated tool for patients and clinicians to discover trials actively enrolling participants right now, searchable by medical condition.
Zero authentication required. Fully open public data maintained by the National Library of Medicine. Critical for pharmaceutical researchers, healthcare professionals, patient advocates, and biotech analysts.
Built-in capabilities (3)
Useful for patients and healthcare providers looking for active enrollment opportunities. Find clinical trials that are actively recruiting participants for a specific medical condition
Retrieve full details of a specific clinical trial by its NCT identifier
Can filter by recruitment status and trial phase. Search the ClinicalTrials.gov database for studies by keyword, condition, drug name, or sponsor
Why Cursor?
Cursor's Agent mode turns ClinicalTrials.gov into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from ClinicalTrials.gov and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 3 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.
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Agent mode turns Cursor into an autonomous coding assistant that can read files, run commands, and call MCP tools without switching context
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Cursor's Composer feature can generate entire files using real-time data fetched through MCP. no copy-pasting from external dashboards
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MCP tools appear alongside built-in tools like file reading and terminal access, creating a unified agentic environment
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VS Code extension compatibility means your existing workflow, keybindings, and extensions all work alongside MCP tools
ClinicalTrials.gov in Cursor
Why run ClinicalTrials.gov with Vinkius?
The ClinicalTrials.gov connection runs on our fully managed, secure cloud infrastructure. We handle the hosting, maintenance, and security so you don't have to deal with servers or code. All 3 tools are ready to work instantly without any complex setup.
You stay in complete control of your data. Your AI only accesses the information you approve, keeping your sensitive passwords and private details completely safe. Plus, with automatic optimizations, your AI works faster and more efficiently.
* Every connection is hosted and maintained by Vinkius. We handle the security, updates, and infrastructure so you don't have to write code or manage servers. See our infrastructure
Over 4,000 integrations ready for AI agents
Explore a vast library of pre-built integrations, optimized and ready to deploy.
Connect securely in under 30 seconds
Generate tokens to authenticate and link external services in a single step.
Complete visibility into every agent action
Audit live requests, latency, success rates, and active security compliance policies.
Optimize spending and track token ROI
Analyze real-time token consumption and cost metrics detailed by connection.
Explore our live AI Agents Analytics dashboard to see it all working
This dashboard is included when you connect ClinicalTrials.gov using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
ClinicalTrials.gov and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect ClinicalTrials.gov to Cursor through Vinkius don't need to write code, manage servers, or worry about security. Everything is pre-configured, secure, and runs automatically in the background.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
|---|---|---|
| Ready-to-use MCPs | Find and configure each manually | 4,000+ MCPs ready to use |
| Connection Setup | Manual coding & server setup | 1-click instant connection |
| Server Hosting | You host it yourself (needs 24/7 uptime) | 100% hosted & managed by Vinkius |
| Security & Privacy | Stored in plaintext config files | Bank-grade encrypted vault |
| Activity Visibility | Blind execution (no logs or tracking) | Live dashboard with real-time logs |
| Cost Control | Runaway AI token spend risk | Automatic budget limits |
| Revoking Access | Must delete files or code to stop | 1-click disconnect button |
How Vinkius secures
ClinicalTrials.gov for Cursor
Every request between Cursor and ClinicalTrials.gov is protected by our secure gateway. We automatically keep your sensitive data private, prevent unauthorized access, and let you disconnect instantly at any time.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an API Key or registration?
No. ClinicalTrials.gov is a fully public service maintained by the US National Library of Medicine. All data is accessible without any authentication.
What types of studies can I search for?
The database covers interventional trials (testing drugs, devices, procedures), observational studies, and expanded access programs. You can search across all phases, from early Phase 1 research to post-market Phase 4 surveillance.
Is the trial recruiting status updated in real time?
The data reflects what is currently published on the ClinicalTrials.gov database. Sponsors typically update the registry directly, so you will see the latest status logged in their system.
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.
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.
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