borderline significantp = 0.06
A previous study of oxandrolone, a 17α-alkylated androgen, versus placebo in 60 participants with IBM reported a borderline significant effect on whole- and upper body strength (p = 0.06 for whole body maximal voluntary isometric contraction testing (MVICT), p = 0006 for upper extremity MVICT, p < 0.001 for stair climbing) [ 14 ].