Compound profile

CJC-1295 / Ipamorelin

GHRH / GHRP stack

A commonly combined pair: CJC-1295, a long-acting GHRH analog, plus Ipamorelin, a selective GH secretagogue, run together so a GHRH analog and a GHRP act at once.

Reviewed for accuracy · Last reviewed July 7, 2026
ClassGHRH analog + GH secretagogue (GHRP)
RouteSubcutaneous injection
Common research rangeCJC-1295 ~100 mcg + Ipamorelin ~200–300 mcg, per dose
StorageRefrigerated, ~4 weeks once mixed

Overview

CJC-1295 and Ipamorelin are often combined because they act on growth-hormone release through two different mechanisms. CJC-1295 is a long-acting analog of growth-hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH), while Ipamorelin is a selective GH secretagogue that works through the ghrelin receptor (a GHRP). Pairing a GHRH analog with a GHRP is the rationale behind running them together, so a signal to release growth hormone comes from two directions at once.

The human evidence behind the stack is limited. CJC-1295's published human data comes mainly from small early-phase pharmacokinetic studies, and Ipamorelin's characterization is largely preclinical, with its main human program (a postoperative-ileus trial) not meeting its primary endpoint. Neither is FDA-approved, so any dosing here reflects community practice rather than an established regimen.

Dosing

There is no established human dose. Community protocols commonly pair roughly 100 mcg of CJC-1295 with 200 – 300 mcg of Ipamorelin per dose, injected subcutaneously, often before bed. Neither peptide is FDA-approved.

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Side effects

Human safety data is limited. Reported effects are mostly local or related to fluid shifts, such as injection-site irritation, water retention, and flushing. In its Phase 2 ileus trial, Ipamorelin was acceptably tolerated but did not meet the primary endpoint.

Read the full CJC-1295 / Ipamorelin side effects guide →

Storage

Keep unmixed vials refrigerated and away from light. Once reconstituted, most research reports store each peptide refrigerated for roughly 4 weeks. See the full storage & safety guide for handling and disposal basics.

FAQ

Why are CJC-1295 and Ipamorelin used together?They act through different mechanisms: CJC-1295 is a GHRH analog and Ipamorelin is a selective GH secretagogue (a GHRP). Pairing the two is the rationale behind the stack, though human evidence for the combination is limited.
Is CJC-1295 / Ipamorelin FDA-approved?No. Neither CJC-1295 nor Ipamorelin is FDA-approved for human use. CJC-1295 reached only early-phase trials, and Ipamorelin's main human study did not meet its primary endpoint.
Is it taken in the morning or at night?Community protocols most often cite dosing before bed or after a workout, to line up with the body's own growth-hormone release. These are anecdotal timing conventions, not a validated schedule.

References

  1. Prolonged stimulation of growth hormone (GH) and insulin-like growth factor I secretion by CJC-1295, a long-acting analog of GH-releasing hormone, in healthy adultsJournal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism · 2006 · PMID 16352683 · DOI 10.1210/jc.2005-1536
  2. Once-daily administration of CJC-1295, a long-acting growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH) analog, normalizes growth in the GHRH knockout mouseAmerican Journal of Physiology - Endocrinology and Metabolism · 2006 · PMID 16822960 · DOI 10.1152/ajpendo.00201.2006
  3. Ipamorelin, the first selective growth hormone secretagogueEuropean Journal of Endocrinology · 1998 · PMID 9849822 · DOI 10.1530/eje.0.1390552
  4. Prospective, randomized, controlled, proof-of-concept study of the Ghrelin mimetic ipamorelin for the management of postoperative ileus in bowel resection patientsInternational Journal of Colorectal Disease · 2014 · PMID 25331030 · DOI 10.1007/s00384-014-2030-8
  5. Safety and Efficacy of Ipamorelin Compared to Placebo for the Recovery of Gastrointestinal FunctionClinicalTrials.gov (sponsor: Helsinn Therapeutics) · 2014 · NCT01280344
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