Investigating golfers' return to the sport after joint replacement surgery

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

The GOLF study is a multicenter, prospective investigation focused on golfers who undergo hip, knee, or shoulder arthroplasty. It aims to assess the prevalence and level of golfers' return to the sport at various postoperative intervals: 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months. Participants, who are active golfers and have a desire to return to golf, will be recruited from outpatient and pre-assessment clinics and will receive information about the study prior to their surgery. This prospective approach is designed to provide a clearer understanding of the recovery process compared to previous retrospective studies.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age 18+ years
* A self-reported golfer
* Able to consent to treatment
* Indicated for one of the following surgical procedures: total hip arthroplasty, hip resurfacing, revision hip arthroplasty, total knee arthroplasty, unicompartmental knee arthroplasty, revision knee arthroplasty, total shoulder arthroplasty, reverse shoulder arthroplasty, shoulder resurfacing arthroplasty, revision shoulder arthroplasty

Exclusion Criteria:

* Inability to complete follow-up questionnaires
* Declining operative management
* No desire to return to golf postoperatively
* Medical problem that affects the patient's ability to play golf (e.g., angina, shortness of breath, etc.)

Where it's running

• Hospital for Special Surgery
  New York, New York, United States Recruiting
• Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
  Edinburgh, United Kingdom Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Andrew Creighton, DO
• Email: creightona@hss.edu
• Phone: 646-344-4340

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.