From: The effects of organic nitrates on osteoporosis: a randomized controlled trial [ISRCTN94484747]
Treatment Group (n = 5 for all groups) | Change in Lumbar Spine BMD |
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Sham operated | 6.3% ± 5.3 * |
Ovariectomy (OVX) | -2.5% ± 2.0 |
OVX + estrogen | 5.9% ± 3.4* |
OVX + 0.2 mg nitroglycerin ointment once a day | 6.2% ± 2.8* |
OVX + 0.2 mg nitroglycerin ointment twice a day | 1.9% ± 2.1 |
OVX + 0.2 mg nitroglycerin ointment three times a day | -0.2% ± 3.3 |