ea0015oc7 | Young Endocrinologist prize session | SFEBES2008
Srinivas-Shankar Upendram
, Roberts Stephen A
, Adams Judith E
, Connolly Martin J
, Oldham Jackie A
, Wu Frederick CW
Introduction: Testosterone (T) improves muscle strength in hypogondal men. It is unclear if testosterone has similar effects in prefrail and frail elderly men with low T. We conducted a randomised double-blind placebo-controlled parallel group study to determine the effects of T on muscle mass and strength, physical function and quality of life in prefrail and frail elderly men.Methods: Two hundred and sixty two prefrail and frail elderly men (Fried e...