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Are there clinical trials for Ipamorelin?
Ipamorelin has only 3 registered clinical trials, reaching Phase 2, with 2 completed. That is early-stage evidence: it is not established clinical evidence of effectiveness in humans.
Trial breakdown
By phase
| Phase 2 | 2 |
By status
| Completed | 2 |
| Active, not recruiting | 1 |
Active trials
- Trifecta Research StudyActive, not recruiting · 52 participants · Axial Therapeutic Research · started 2022-08-01NCT07717866
Most recent registered trials
- Trifecta Research StudyActive, not recruiting · 52 participants · Axial Therapeutic Research · started 2022-08-01NCT07717866
- Safety and Efficacy of Ipamorelin Compared to Placebo for the Recovery of Gastrointestinal FunctionPhase 2 · Completed · 320 participants · Helsinn Therapeutics (U.S.), Inc · started 2011-04NCT01280344
- Safety and Efficacy of Ipamorelin for Management of Post-Operative IleusPhase 2 · Completed · 117 participants · Helsinn Therapeutics (U.S.), Inc · started 2008-04NCT00672074
Frequently asked questions
Are there clinical trials for Ipamorelin?
Ipamorelin has only 3 registered clinical trials, reaching Phase 2, with 2 completed. That is early-stage evidence: it is not established clinical evidence of effectiveness in humans.
Does a registered trial mean the peptide works?
No. Registration means a study was formally listed before or during the research. It says nothing about the result. A completed trial can find no benefit, and many registered studies are never published.
What is the difference between a registered trial and published evidence?
Registration records that a study exists. Publication reports what it found. This page counts registrations, which is the more complete picture of research activity, but it is not a measure of proven effectiveness.
Why do phases matter?
Phase 1 tests safety in a small group. Phase 2 looks for early signs of effect. Phase 3 tests effectiveness against a comparator in a large group, and is what regulators normally require. Phase 4 studies happen after approval. A compound with only Phase 1 trials has not been shown to work.
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov API v2, U.S. National Library of Medicine. Studies where Ipamorelin is registered as an intervention. Last updated 2026-09-23.