Ghrelin is an endogenous peptide hormone and growth hormone secretagogue produced primarily in the stomach. Trial records describe its investigation in the context of metabolic, anabolic, and endothelial dysfunction in heart failure, dopamine signaling and effort-based behavior, and peripheral arterial disease (PAD) — including study of both its acylated and unacylated forms.
Investigational. Completed Phase 1/2 and Phase 2 trials identified; not FDA-approved as a therapeutic agent.
Last reviewed October 13, 2026
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