Finding all clinical trials for peptides in one place can be a challenge since they are studied under many different names, conditions, and institutions — but here are the top resources to efficiently search for clinical trials involving peptides, along with tips on how to use them:
🧪 1. ClinicalTrials.gov
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Best overall source for registered trials (U.S. and international).
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Run by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How to use:
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Search by peptide name (e.g., “BPC-157”, “GHK-Cu”, “Semax”, “Tesamorelin”).
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Use filters like:
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Recruitment Status (e.g., “Completed” or “Recruiting”)
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Study Type → Interventional
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Phase → Phase 1, 2, 3
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🌐 2. PubMed
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Database of published medical and clinical research papers.
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Not just trials, but results and systematic reviews.
How to use:
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Search “peptide name + clinical trial”
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Example:
“BPC-157 clinical trial”or"GHK-Cu skin regeneration trial"
🌍 3. WHO ICTRP (International Clinical Trials Registry Platform)
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Consolidates trial data from global registries, including EU, Asia, and others.
How to use:
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Use advanced search for peptide name or therapeutic area
🇪🇺 4. EU Clinical Trials Register
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Trials conducted in the European Union.
🔗 https://www.clinicaltrialsregister.eu/
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Search by peptide name (e.g., "Tesamorelin") to see ongoing and completed trials in EU member states.
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🇨🇦 5. Health Canada’s Clinical Trials Database
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Smaller, but useful for peptide trials being registered in Canada.
🔗 https://health-products.canada.ca/ctdb-bdec/index-eng.jsp
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Database of trials authorized in Canada. Can be filtered by drug name, condition, or trial phase.
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⚗️ 6. Google Scholar
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Use to find peer-reviewed papers or trial results not always listed in clinical trial databases.
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Use advanced search or put the peptide name in quotes for best results (e.g.,
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You can filter by year to find the most recent research.
Tips For Searching
- Use scientific names (e.g., “Thymosin Beta-4” vs “TB-500”).
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Check brand names vs generic (e.g., “Ozempic” vs “Semaglutide”).
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Search by mechanism if unsure of the name (e.g., “GLP-1 agonist”).
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Combine with terms like “clinical trial,” “phase 2,” “double blind,” etc.
