clinicaltrials-database

Query the ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 to search and retrieve clinical trial data.

8|Updated Nov 19, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/sanand0/scientific-research --skill clinicaltrials-database-sanand0
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: clinicaltrials-database
Source: https://github.com/sanand0/scientific-research/tree/main/.claude/skills/clinicaltrials-database
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/sanand0/scientific-research --skill clinicaltrials-database-sanand0

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires requests, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides programmatic access to ClinicalTrials.gov, enabling users to search for and retrieve detailed information about clinical studies, streamlining research and patient matching processes.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Search Trials: Filter studies by condition, drug, location, status, or sponsor.
  • Retrieve Details: Get comprehensive information for specific trials using NCT IDs.
  • Data Export: Export trial data in CSV format for analysis.
  • Use Case: A researcher can use this Skill to find all currently recruiting trials for a specific rare disease in a particular region, facilitating patient recruitment and study planning.

Quick Start

Use the clinicaltrials-database skill to find recruiting trials for 'breast cancer'.

Frequently Asked Questions about clinicaltrials-database

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I search ClinicalTrials.gov data for recruiting trials by condition and location?

You can search ClinicalTrials.gov data by using Python scripts to query the API v2, filtering studies by condition, location, status, sponsor, or intervention to find currently recruiting trials.

Can I export clinical trial data to CSV for offline analysis?

Yes, you can export clinical trial data to CSV format. The Skill supports data export options to facilitate offline analysis and reporting of the retrieved study information.

How do I retrieve detailed information for a specific clinical trial using an NCT ID?

You can retrieve detailed information for a specific clinical trial by providing its NCT ID to the API v2 query scripts, which will fetch comprehensive study data from ClinicalTrials.gov.

Does the ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 support filtering studies by sponsor and drug intervention?

Yes, the ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 supports filtering studies by sponsor, drug intervention, status, condition, and location, allowing precise data retrieval for research and patient matching.

What is the best way to automate patient matching for rare disease clinical trials?

To automate patient matching for rare disease trials, use Python scripts to query the API v2, filtering by specific rare conditions and recruiting status to retrieve relevant study data.

Do I need the requests library to query the clinical trials database?

Yes, you need the Python requests library installed in your environment, as the Skill utilizes it to handle API interaction and data retrieval from the ClinicalTrials.gov v2 endpoint.