• LISTS
  • MAPS
  • DATA
  • HUMAN

How to locate recruiting clinical trials with your AI

Connect to Harvard ClinicalTrials to pull real-time study data directly into your chat. Your AI handles the filtering while you focus on the research.

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Short answer

How can I find recruiting clinical trials using my AI?

You can ask your AI to scan the Harvard ClinicalTrials database for studies that match specific medical conditions or geographic areas. It filters for active, enrolling trials so you don't have to manually sift through thousands of closed studies. You'll get a clean list of relevant opportunities immediately.

Research outcomes

Where your research lands.

The AI processes your request and organizes the results into these specific outcomes.

LISTS

Filtered study lists

The AI uses your criteria to pull a targeted list of trials. You get the study names and basic details without the noise.

MAPS

Geographic clusters

When you search by location, the AI identifies where the recruitment is happening. This helps you see regional availability at a glance.

DATA

Condition-specific matches

The AI isolates trials based on the exact medical conditions you provide. It ignores irrelevant studies to keep your focus sharp.

HUMAN

Manual verification

You review the final list to confirm eligibility and contact details. The AI finds the data, but you make the final call on suitability.

The workflow

What your AI does when you ask for trials.

The AI acts as a bridge between your natural language questions and the Harvard ClinicalTrials database.

  1. Identify the condition

    The AI parses your request to understand which medical condition you are investigating.

    search_by_condition

  2. Filter for recruitment

    It narrows the search to only show studies that are currently looking for participants.

    search_recruiting

  3. Apply location constraints

    The AI restricts the results to specific cities, states, or regions you specify.

    search_by_location

  4. Compile the results

    The AI gathers all matching data points into a single, readable response for your review.

    search_recruiting

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to kick off your search.

Starting points

Replace the bracketed text with your specific medical terms or cities.

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 recruiting clinical trials for [Type 2 Diabetes].

  • Show me active studies for [Multiple Sclerosis] in [California].

  • List enrolling trials for [Asthma] located in [Chicago, IL].

  • Search for recruiting trials related to [Parkinson's disease] in [New York].

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FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI sign me up for a trial?

    No. The AI only finds and lists the trials. You must contact the study coordinators yourself to enroll.

  • 02

    Does the AI update the trial status?

    No. The AI reads the current data from Harvard ClinicalTrials. It cannot change or edit the status of any study.

  • 03

    Can I search for trials by doctor name?

    No. The available tools only allow searching by condition, recruitment status, and location.

  • 04

    Will the AI find trials that are closed?

    Not if you use the recruiting search. The AI specifically filters for studies that are actively enrolling.

  • 05

    Can the AI download the data to a spreadsheet?

    The AI can present the data in a table format for you to copy, but it does not have a tool to write files directly to your hard drive.

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

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