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Phase 2 Complete
What is AOD-9604?
AOD-9604 is an investigational compound made from a small piece of human growth hormone. It was designed to study the fat-burning effects of growth hormone without causing the other effects that full growth hormone has on the body, like changing blood sugar levels. Researchers have studied it for its potential to help the body break down stored fat, though it is not approved as a medical treatment.
Common Uses
In preclinical research, AOD-9604 was associated with stimulating the breakdown of stored fat by acting like the fat-metabolizing part of growth hormone.
Phase 2 clinical trials studied AOD-9604 for its potential to reduce body fat without causing the broader effects of full growth hormone.
Preclinical research has explored AOD-9604 for potential applications in cartilage and joint repair, though human data is limited.
Research suggests AOD-9604 may influence fat metabolism pathways without significantly changing blood sugar levels.
Studies & Clinical Research
A research-backed look at the growth hormone fragment studied for fat metabolism and cartilage
AOD-9604 is an investigational compound made from a fragment of human growth hormone. In studies, AOD-9604 was associated with stimulating fat breakdown while avoiding the broader effects of full growth hormone.
AOD-9604 is an investigational compound and is not FDA-approved as a drug. It was generally well-tolerated in Phase 2 clinical trials, but long-term safety data in humans is not fully established. A licensed provider should be consulted before use.
In Phase 2 clinical trials, AOD-9604 was studied over several weeks to months. Because it is an investigational compound, timelines for meaningful effects are not well established for general use.
Yes. AOD-9604 is not FDA-approved for human use as a drug. A licensed healthcare provider should be consulted before considering AOD-9604.
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