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MK-677 (Ibutamoren) Research & Studies

We track 20 published, PubMed-indexed studies for MK-677 (Ibutamoren), spanning 1996 to 2025. The research below includes 4 reviews, 16 clinical trials.

These summaries are for educational purposes. Research findings, particularly from preclinical studies, may not translate to human outcomes. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making decisions based on this information.
4
Reviews
16
Clinical Trials

New directions in growth hormone treatment in children.

Review
Stawerska R|Pediatr Endocrinol Diabetes Metab|2025

Treatment of Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency With Oral Secretagogues Revisited.

Review
Yau M, Rapaport R|J Endocr Soc|2021

Beyond the androgen receptor: the role of growth hormone secretagogues in the modern management of body composition in hypogonadal males.

Review
Sinha DK, Balasubramanian A, et al.|Transl Androl Urol|2020

Oral ghrelin receptor agonist MK-0677 increases serum insulin-like growth factor 1 in hemodialysis patients: a randomized blinded study.

Clinical Trial
Campbell GA, Patrie JT, et al.|Nephrol Dial Transplant|2018

The Safety and Efficacy of Growth Hormone Secretagogues.

Review
Sigalos JT, Pastuszak AW|Sex Med Rev|2018

MK-0677 (ibutamoren mesylate) for the treatment of patients recovering from hip fracture: a multicenter, randomized, placebo-controlled phase IIb study.

Clinical Trial
Adunsky A, Chandler J, et al.|Arch Gerontol Geriatr|2011

Growth hormone secretagogue MK-677: no clinical effect on AD progression in a randomized trial.

Clinical Trial
Sevigny JJ, Ryan JM, et al.|Neurology|2008

The effect of treatment with the oral growth hormone (GH) secretagogue MK-677 on GH isoforms.

Clinical Trial
Svensson J, Boguszewski CL, et al.|Growth Horm IGF Res|2003

Effects of oral administration of ibutamoren mesylate, a nonpeptide growth hormone secretagogue, on the growth hormone-insulin-like growth factor I axis in growth hormone-deficient children.

Clinical Trial
Codner E, Cassorla F, et al.|Clin Pharmacol Ther|2001

Effect of alendronate and MK-677 (a growth hormone secretagogue), individually and in combination, on markers of bone turnover and bone mineral density in postmenopausal osteoporotic women.

Clinical Trial
Murphy MG, Weiss S, et al.|J Clin Endocrinol Metab|2001

Oral administration of the growth hormone secretagogue MK-677 increases markers of bone turnover in healthy and functionally impaired elderly adults. The MK-677 Study Group.

Clinical Trial
Murphy MG, Bach MA, et al.|J Bone Miner Res|1999

Discrepancy between serum leptin values and total body fat in response to the oral growth hormone secretagogue MK-677.

Clinical Trial
Svensson J, Carlsson B, et al.|Clin Endocrinol (Oxf)|1999

Treatment of obese subjects with the oral growth hormone secretagogue MK-677 affects serum concentrations of several lipoproteins, but not lipoprotein(a).

Clinical Trial
Svensson J, Jansson JO, et al.|J Clin Endocrinol Metab|1999

MK-677, an orally active growth hormone secretagogue, reverses diet-induced catabolism.

Clinical Trial
Murphy MG, Plunkett LM, et al.|J Clin Endocrinol Metab|1998

Treatment with the oral growth hormone secretagogue MK-677 increases markers of bone formation and bone resorption in obese young males.

Clinical Trial
Svensson J, Ohlsson C, et al.|J Bone Miner Res|1998

Two-month treatment of obese subjects with the oral growth hormone (GH) secretagogue MK-677 increases GH secretion, fat-free mass, and energy expenditure.

Clinical Trial
Svensson J, Lönn L, et al.|J Clin Endocrinol Metab|1998

Prolonged oral treatment with MK-677, a novel growth hormone secretagogue, improves sleep quality in man.

Clinical Trial
Copinschi G, Leproult R, et al.|Neuroendocrinology|1997

Oral administration of growth hormone (GH) releasing peptide-mimetic MK-677 stimulates the GH/insulin-like growth factor-I axis in selected GH-deficient adults.

Clinical Trial
Chapman IM, Pescovitz OH, et al.|J Clin Endocrinol Metab|1997

Stimulation of the growth hormone (GH)-insulin-like growth factor I axis by daily oral administration of a GH secretogogue (MK-677) in healthy elderly subjects.

Clinical Trial
Chapman IM, Bach MA, et al.|J Clin Endocrinol Metab|1996

Effects of a 7-day treatment with a novel, orally active, growth hormone (GH) secretagogue, MK-677, on 24-hour GH profiles, insulin-like growth factor I, and adrenocortical function in normal young men.

Clinical Trial
Copinschi G, Van Onderbergen A, et al.|J Clin Endocrinol Metab|1996