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A 12-Month Study of the GH-Releasing Compound MK-677 in Hip Fracture Recovery

Bach et al. (2002) 12-month Phase 2 trial (PMID 12004295) showing MK-677 improved functional status in elderly patients with hip fracture. Despite positive pharmacodynamic data, Merck did not advance MK-677 to FDA approval.

Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (PubMed)Published 2002-03-01Accessed 2026-07-01

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