• DATA
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How to extract clinical trial results with your AI

Connect to Harvard ClinicalTrials once. Your AI then handles the heavy lifting of finding and pulling specific data points from completed studies.

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Short answer

How can I use my AI to pull clinical trial data?

Your AI uses the Harvard ClinicalTrials MCP to find completed studies and pull specific outcome measurements directly into your workspace. This replaces manual searching and copy-pasting for systematic reviews. You get structured data ready for synthesis.

The results you get

What your data looks like

The AI handles the retrieval so you can focus on the analysis.

DATA

Structured outcome sets

The AI pulls specific primary outcome values from completed trials. You receive clean data points instead of raw text blocks.

SEARCH

Targeted study lists

Your agent identifies relevant completed trials based on your specific research criteria. It filters out ongoing or recruiting studies automatically.

REVIEW

Evidence synthesis support

The extracted data feeds directly into your synthesis workflow. This builds the foundation for your systematic review or meta-analysis.

HUMAN

Expert validation

You must review the extracted values against the original study text. The AI provides the data, but you verify the clinical accuracy.

The workflow

What your AI does when you request data.

The process moves from broad identification to specific data extraction.

  1. Identify studies

    Your agent searches the Harvard database for trials that meet your specific completion status and topic requirements.

    search_completed

  2. Retrieve outcomes

    Once a study is identified, the AI pulls the specific primary outcome data points you need.

    get_study_results

  3. Format data

    The AI organizes the retrieved results into a readable format for your review.

    get_study_results

  4. Prepare synthesis

    The agent compiles the findings into a structured summary for your final report.

    search_completed

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger the extraction process.

Starting points

Swap out the bracketed text with your specific drug names, conditions, or trial IDs.

ClinicalTrials.gov Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_FzbZf0NkTTM1atr97ZBqTYHmDJmGhluFZ49NqoYa/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — ClinicalTrials.gov capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "harvard-clinicaltrials-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_FzbZf0NkTTM1atr97ZBqTYHmDJmGhluFZ49NqoYa/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Find all completed trials related to [Type 2 Diabetes] and list their primary outcomes.

  • Get the primary outcome results for the study with ID [NCT01234567].

  • Search for completed trials on [Metformin] and extract the dosage and primary endpoint data.

  • Summarize the primary outcome data from the most recent completed trials regarding [Aspirin] use.

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Start here

Connect Harvard ClinicalTrials once, then ask.

One connection gives your AI access to the database. Your login credentials stay encrypted and secure on our end.

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FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI pull data from ongoing trials?

    No. This specific workflow is limited to completed studies via the search_completed tool.

  • 02

    Does the AI update the clinicaltrials.gov website?

    No. The AI can only read and extract data from the database; it cannot modify any records.

  • 03

    Can I use this to find patient contact information?

    No. The tools are designed to pull study outcomes and trial metadata, not private participant data.

  • 04

    Will the AI automatically write my entire systematic review?

    No. The AI extracts and organizes the data, but the clinical interpretation and writing remain your responsibility.

  • 05

    Can the AI pull secondary outcomes too?

    Yes, as long as those outcomes are included in the study results provided by the get_study_results tool.

  • More questions about Harvard ClinicalTrials? The Connector page answers them. See everything the Harvard ClinicalTrials Connector can do

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