ClinicalTrials.gov Connector for AI agents.
3 live capabilities
Search the global registry of clinical research studies and experimental therapies.
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Why people use ClinicalTrials.gov
ClinicalTrials.gov for Medical Research Data
This Connector changes that by letting your agent do the digging. Just ask a question about a specific condition or drug, and it pulls the relevant records from the NIH for you. You get the data you need without the manual clicking.
What Vinkius changes
You get direct access to the NIH's clinical research database without leaving your chat interface.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
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- Real-world use case 01
Finding trials for Alzheimer's
A patient advocate asks for trials for Alzheimer's.
- Real-world use case 02
Competitive drug analysis
A researcher wants to see the pipeline for a specific drug.
- Real-world use case 03
NCT ID verification
An analyst needs to verify the details of a specific study.
Complete set · 3capabilities
The complete ClinicalTrials.gov capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with ClinicalTrials.gov.
01—03
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 3 available through ClinicalTrials.gov.
- 01 Capability
Find recruiting trials
Find clinical trials that are actively recruiting participants for a specific medical condition. This helps patients and providers identify immediate enrollment opportunities.
- 02 Capability
Get trial details
Retrieve full details of a specific clinical trial by its NCT identifier. This allows you to see exact eligibility criteria and sponsor information.
- 03 Capability
Search clinical trials
Search the ClinicalTrials.gov database for studies by keyword, condition, drug name, or sponsor. You can also filter by recruitment status and trial phase.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask ClinicalTrials.gov to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use ClinicalTrials.gov from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_qkEuaZT8V3t0CQhQiqk6XNySz3HezsthJwvuV29r/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it ClinicalTrials.gov, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable ClinicalTrials.gov for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_qkEuaZT8V3t0CQhQiqk6XNySz3HezsthJwvuV29r/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the ClinicalTrials.gov URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable ClinicalTrials.gov in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"clinicaltrialsgov": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_qkEuaZT8V3t0CQhQiqk6XNySz3HezsthJwvuV29r/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using ClinicalTrials.gov
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using ClinicalTrials.gov, help me...". 3 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"clinicaltrialsgov": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_qkEuaZT8V3t0CQhQiqk6XNySz3HezsthJwvuV29r/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using ClinicalTrials.gov
Ask Copilot: "Using ClinicalTrials.gov, help me...". 3 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"clinicaltrialsgov": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_qkEuaZT8V3t0CQhQiqk6XNySz3HezsthJwvuV29r/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using ClinicalTrials.gov
Open Cascade and ask: "Using ClinicalTrials.gov, help me...". 3 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"clinicaltrialsgov": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_qkEuaZT8V3t0CQhQiqk6XNySz3HezsthJwvuV29r/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using ClinicalTrials.gov
Ask Cline: "Using ClinicalTrials.gov, help me...". 3 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add clinicaltrialsgov --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_qkEuaZT8V3t0CQhQiqk6XNySz3HezsthJwvuV29r/mcp" - Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using ClinicalTrials.gov
Ask Claude: "Using ClinicalTrials.gov, show me...". 3 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work ClinicalTrials.gov can move forward.
Pharmaceutical researchers, biotech analysts, and healthcare providers who need to navigate the world's largest registry of clinical research studies without the manual headache of searching government websites.
Pharmaceutical Researcher
Tracks competitor drug pipelines and research progress on a Tuesday afternoon.
Biotech Analyst
Scans for new experimental therapies and sponsor information for market reports.
Healthcare Provider
Identifies active enrollment opportunities for patients with specific medical conditions.
Patient Advocate
Finds and summarizes trial details to help patients find potential treatment options.
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Access official FDA drug labels and structured product labeling (SPL) data via openFDA.
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Before you connect
Questions about ClinicalTrials.gov.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Is ClinicalTrials.gov MCP for public data?
Yes, this Connector connects to the public registry maintained by the National Institutes of Health. It allows you to access officially registered clinical research studies and experimental therapies.
Can I find trials for a specific drug?
Yes, you can search for any drug name or sponsor. The Connector will pull all relevant studies from the database so you can see their current recruitment status and phases.
How do I see eligibility criteria?
You can pull the full details of any specific study using its NCT identifier. This includes the exact eligibility criteria, intervention details, and enrollment targets.
Is this useful for pharmaceutical research?
It is a primary capability for pharmaceutical researchers. It helps you track competitor pipelines, identify sponsors, and monitor the progress of different therapy phases.
Can I find trials currently enrolling people?
Yes, there is a specific way to filter for active recruitment. This helps patients and providers find studies that are currently looking for new participants.
Does ClinicalTrials.gov MCP work for all medical conditions?
It covers the world's largest registry of clinical research, which includes a vast range of diseases, drugs, and experimental therapies across all phases of research.
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.
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