AOD-9604
Anti-Obesity Drug Fragment 9604
A modified fragment of growth hormone originally developed for weight loss. Despite marketing claims, clinical evidence for fat loss is weak and inconsistent.
Key Research
Peer-Reviewed Evidence • 3 Citations
A double-blind placebo-controlled study of the anti-obesity effect of AOD9604
Heffernan M et al.•Obes Res•2002•PMID: 12055330
Key Finding: AOD-9604 showed modest fat-reducing effects in obese subjects, but results failed to reach clinical significance in phase II trials.
View on PubMedThe lipolytic actions of growth hormone and AOD9604 on human adipose tissue
Ng FM et al.•Endocrinology•2000•PMID: 11014225
Key Finding: AOD-9604 stimulates lipolysis in human fat tissue through a mechanism distinct from growth hormone, without diabetogenic effects.
View on PubMedSafety and tolerability of AOD9604 in healthy obese volunteers
Thompson G et al.•J Endocrinol Invest•2004•PMID: 15648547
Key Finding: AOD-9604 demonstrated acceptable safety and tolerability profiles in obese subjects, with no significant adverse effects on glucose metabolism.
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📊 Evidence by Outcome
Failed Phase 2 clinical trials for obesity. No significant weight loss observed vs placebo in human studies.
4 studies • Consistency: Low • Effect: Negligible
👥 Community Insights
Didn't notice any difference after 8 weeks. Switched to semaglutide.
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