How do I install the clinicaltrials mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

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ClinicalTrials MCP Server

🔍 Enable AI assistants to search and access ClinicalTrials.gov data through a simple MCP interface.

Local serverstdioPython

What is the ClinicalTrials MCP Server?

🔍 Enable AI assistants to search and access ClinicalTrials.gov data through a simple MCP interface.

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Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

Tool	What it does
get_full_study_details
get_studies_by_keyword
get_study_statistics
get_full_studies_and_save
load_csv_data
list_saved_csv_files

How to install the ClinicalTrials MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ClinicalTrials": {
      "command": "python",
      "args": [
        "-m",
        "ClinicalTrials-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

From the project documentation. Replace placeholders and example paths before connecting.

Example prompts to try

“Use ClinicalTrials to Claude.”
“Use ClinicalTrials to Cursor.”
“Use ClinicalTrials to Windsurf.”

Frequently asked questions

🔍 Enable AI assistants to search and access ClinicalTrials.gov data through a simple MCP interface. Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.