ClinicalTrials.gov Connector for AI agents.
16 live capabilities
Search and analyze global clinical trial data for medical research.
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Why people use ClinicalTrials.gov
Harvard ClinicalTrials for Medical Research Analysis
This Connector lets your agent do that work in seconds. You can ask it to find every Phase 3 trial for a specific condition in a specific country. It pulls the data directly into your chat, giving you a clean list of results without any of the manual clicking.
What Vinkius changes
You get direct, searchable access to the world's largest clinical trial database through a simple 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 local trials for rare diseases
A patient with a rare disease asks for studies in Boston.
- Real-world use case 02
Pharma competitive analysis
A pharma pro wants to see what Pfizer is doing in oncology.
- Real-world use case 03
Evidence synthesis for researchers
A researcher needs results for a specific drug.
Complete set · 16capabilities
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—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 16 available through ClinicalTrials.gov.
- 01 Capability
Get study timeline
View the full progress history of a clinical trial. It helps you see how a study has moved through different stages over time.
- 02 Capability
Search by condition
Find trials related to specific diseases like cancer or Alzheimer's. This is the primary way to find relevant medical research.
- 03 Capability
Search fda regulated
Find trials that follow the most rigorous FDA regulatory standards. This filters for high-level drug and device oversight.
- 04 Capability
Search studies
Perform a broad search across the entire database of 400,000+ studies. It returns a wide range of data for any general query.
05—08
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 16 available through ClinicalTrials.gov.
- 05 Capability
Search device trials
Search for clinical trials involving medical devices and digital health tech. This covers implants, surgical capabilities, and diagnostics.
- 06 Capability
Get study
Get full details for a specific study using its NCT ID. It returns the title, phase, sponsor, and eligibility criteria.
- 07 Capability
Get study results
Retrieve primary outcome data for completed trials. This is useful for seeing the actual results of finished Phase 2-4 studies.
- 08 Capability
Search by intervention
Look for trials based on specific drugs, devices, or therapies. Use this to see what treatments are being tested.
09—12
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 16 available through ClinicalTrials.gov.
- 09 Capability
Search by location
Filter clinical trials by geographic city or country. This helps patients find studies that are actually accessible to them.
- 10 Capability
Search by phase
Filter studies by their development stage, such as Phase 1 or Phase 3. It helps you distinguish between safety tests and large-scale efficacy trials.
- 11 Capability
Search by sponsor
Find trials managed by specific organizations like the NIH or Pfizer. This is great for competitive analysis in the pharma space.
- 12 Capability
Search completed
Filter the database for studies that have already finished. These are the most likely to have published outcome data.
13—16
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 16 available through ClinicalTrials.gov.
- 13 Capability
Search pediatric
Find studies specifically involving children and adolescents. This is a key filter for pediatric health research.
- 14 Capability
Search rare diseases
Search for orphan conditions and rare diseases. It helps find niche research that might be hard to locate otherwise.
- 15 Capability
Search recruiting
Identify trials that are currently enrolling new participants. This is essential for patients looking to join a study now.
- 16 Capability
Get api version
Check the current API version and the date of the last data update. Use this to ensure the information your agent sees is current.
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_FzbZf0NkTTM1atr97ZBqTYHmDJmGhluFZ49NqoYa/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_FzbZf0NkTTM1atr97ZBqTYHmDJmGhluFZ49NqoYa/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": {
"harvard-clinicaltrials": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_FzbZf0NkTTM1atr97ZBqTYHmDJmGhluFZ49NqoYa/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...". 16 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"harvard-clinicaltrials": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_FzbZf0NkTTM1atr97ZBqTYHmDJmGhluFZ49NqoYa/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...". 16 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"harvard-clinicaltrials": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_FzbZf0NkTTM1atr97ZBqTYHmDJmGhluFZ49NqoYa/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...". 16 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"harvard-clinicaltrials": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_FzbZf0NkTTM1atr97ZBqTYHmDJmGhluFZ49NqoYa/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...". 16 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add harvard-clinicaltrials --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_FzbZf0NkTTM1atr97ZBqTYHmDJmGhluFZ49NqoYa/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...". 16 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work ClinicalTrials.gov can move forward.
This is for anyone who needs to navigate the massive volume of clinical research without the manual headache of searching government databases one by one.
Medical Researcher
Conducting systematic reviews or synthesizing evidence for new treatments.
Clinical Pharmacologist
Tracking drug pipelines and competitive landscapes for specific interventions.
Patient Advocate
Finding eligible trials for rare diseases or specific medical conditions.
Healthcare Administrator
Mapping out regional clinical trial availability for patient referral.
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Before you connect
Questions about ClinicalTrials.gov.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can the Harvard ClinicalTrials MCP find trials for specific diseases?
Yes, it allows you to search for trials related to any medical condition, from common diseases like diabetes to rare orphan conditions.
How do I find trials that are currently enrolling patients?
You can ask your agent to specifically filter for recruiting studies, which helps you find trials where new participants can still join.
Can I see the results of a finished clinical trial?
Yes, you can pull primary outcome data for studies that have already completed, which is great for evidence synthesis.
Can I filter by specific drug names or therapies?
Absolutely. You can search for trials based on specific drugs, medical devices, or even specific types of therapy like radiation.
Is there a way to search for trials in a specific city?
Yes, the Connector includes geographic filters so you can find trials accessible to patients in a specific city or country.
Does this Connector include data on medical devices?
Yes, it covers clinical trials for diagnostic devices, surgical capabilities, implants, and digital health technologies.
Can I find trials specifically for children?
Yes, there is a dedicated filter for pediatric trials, making it easy to find research involving children and adolescents.
Do I need an API key?
No. ClinicalTrials.gov is completely free and public. No authentication required.
What are clinical trial phases?
Phase 1 tests safety in small groups; Phase 2 evaluates efficacy; Phase 3 confirms effectiveness in large populations; Phase 4 monitors post-approval. Each phase provides progressively stronger evidence.
Can patients find trials to enroll in?
Yes. Use the recruiting filter to find trials currently accepting participants. You can filter by condition, location, and eligibility criteria to find accessible trials.
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