ClinicalTrials MCP Server
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The ClinicalTrials MCP Server provides a bridge between AI assistants and ClinicalTrials.gov's clinical trial repository through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It allows AI models to search for clinical trials and access their content in a programmatic way.
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What is ClinicalTrials MCP Server?
The ClinicalTrials MCP Server is a tool that enables AI assistants to search and access data from ClinicalTrials.gov using the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It acts as an interface, allowing AI models to programmatically query and retrieve clinical trial information.
How to use ClinicalTrials MCP Server?
The server can be installed via Smithery or manually using uv. Once installed, start the server using python clinical_trials_server.py. You can then use the provided MCP tools within your AI assistant or application to search for trials, retrieve details, and manage CSV files containing trial data. Configuration examples are provided for Claude Desktop and Cline.
Key features of ClinicalTrials MCP Server
Trial Search with custom search strings
Efficient Retrieval of trial metadata
Detailed Metadata Access using NCT ID
Support for health sciences research and analysis
CSV Management: Save, load, and list CSV files
Local Storage for faster access
Statistics about clinical trials
Use cases of ClinicalTrials MCP Server
Assisting researchers in finding relevant clinical trials
Providing AI assistants with access to clinical trial data for answering user queries
Enabling programmatic analysis of clinical trial metadata
Facilitating the creation of AI-powered tools for healthcare professionals
FAQ from ClinicalTrials MCP Server
What is the Model Context Protocol (MCP)?
What is the Model Context Protocol (MCP)?
MCP is a protocol that allows AI models to interact with external tools and resources.
What is ClinicalTrials.gov?
What is ClinicalTrials.gov?
ClinicalTrials.gov is a database of privately and publicly funded clinical studies conducted around the world.
How do I install the ClinicalTrials MCP Server?
How do I install the ClinicalTrials MCP Server?
You can install it via Smithery or manually using uv. Instructions for both methods are provided in the README.
What are the dependencies for this server?
What are the dependencies for this server?
The dependencies are Python 3.10+, FastMCP, pytrials, and pandas. You can install them using pip install FastMCP pytrials pandas.
Is this tool free to use?
Is this tool free to use?
Yes, this tool is licensed under the MIT License and is free to use for research purposes. However, please respect ClinicalTrials.gov's terms of service.