Clinical Trial: Therapeutic Prospects of HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors, Atorvastatin and Rosuvastatin, in Osteoporotic Patients
Study Status: COMPLETED
Recruit Status: COMPLETED
Condition:
Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal
Statin Therapy
Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
Official Title: Therapeutic Prospects of HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors, Atorvastatin and Rosuvastatin, in Osteoporotic Patients
Brief Summary:
Osteoporosis is one of the most common chronic skeletal disorders, particularly among postmenopausal women, and is associated with an increased risk of fragility fractures, disability, and reduced quality of life. Several preclinical studies and retrospective clinical studies have suggested that statins may exert beneficial effects on bone metabolism by promoting bone formation and reducing bone resorption. Since osteoporosis and hyperlipidemia frequently coexist in postmenopausal women, the concomitant use of…
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