NxtCure

health AIclinical trial matchingmedtech

YC batchNot a YC-backed startup; went public via IPO in 2019

Founded2025

Employees3

LocationBoston, MA

About

NxtCure is a clinical research technology company using AI to improve how patients, providers, and researchers connect with clinical trials. We address key gaps in trial access, matching, and design: • Patients often qualify for trials but lack visibility. • Providers lack efficient tools to connect care with research. • Researchers face enrollment delays due to restrictive criteria. Our platform allows secure uploads of de-identified EHRs from patients or health systems. We use machine learning to: • Match individuals to active trials based on diagnosis and eligibility • Predict trial completion and likely outcomes • Flag common disqualifiers to support inclusive study design We collaborate with hospitals, researchers, and sponsors to improve trial design, streamline recruitment, and expand access. Our goal is to make clinical research more practical, data-driven, and reflective of real patient populations.

Product

Value proposition: Connect patients with breakthrough treatments through an AI-powered platform to find, track, and participate in clinical trials.
Target customers: Patients seeking clinical trials; healthcare providers/payers seeking trial access for patients

Founders

Lieping Chen — Scientific Co-founder
Michael Richman — Co-founder, President, and CEO

Products

AI-powered clinical trial matching platformtrial enrollment assistancereal-time trial updatescalendar integrationEHR/EMR integration (Epic)AI chatbotprivacy and HIPAA-compliant data handling

Key features

High Matching AccuracyIntegration with EpicAI ChatbotAI-Powered MatchingReal-Time UpdatesSecure & PrivateStep-by-step guidance through the trial processAutomatically sync trial appointments with calendarCommunity supportEligibility scoring for multiple trialsDirect links to trial coordinators

Technologies

AI/machine learningEHR integrationHIPAA-compliant data handlingcalendar syncprivacy-preserving data processing

Integrations

Epic EHR systemcalendar appsEHR/EMR platforms

Certifications

HIPAA compliance

Traction metrics

7K+ Patients Reached2K+ Hospital Partners (Coming soon)35% (unspecified metric)

Competitors

Other clinical trial matching platformsFDA-approved treatment discovery tools

News

NxtCure - AI-Powered Clinical Trial Matching Platform · 2025-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
Alessandro Hammond: Cancer Researcher Used His Own App to Save His Life - OncoDaily · 2026-04-10T21:09:30.000Z
Top Health Startups & Products | Super Launch · 2026-03-07T00:00:00.000Z
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Profile updated Jul 29, 2026. Sources: nxtcure.com