{ "Return to Golf After Joint Replacement Surgery", "This study, called the GOLF study, is looking at how many golfers are able to return to playing golf after having joint replacement surgery for hip, knee, or shoulder osteoarthritis. Researchers want to understand when and how well people get back to the sport. You can join if you are 18 or older, currently play golf, are having one of these joint replacement surgeries, and want to return to golf afterward. The study will follow participants for up to one year after their surgery to see their progress. This research will help doctors better understand the recovery process for golfers.", "design": "This is an observational study that plans to include 432 participants. It will follow people over time to see how they recover.", "commitments": "You will be identified in clinics before surgery and given information about the study. Your return to golf will be assessed at 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months after surgery.", "compensation": "Not stated in the trial record.", "follow_up": "Participants will be followed for up to one year after their surgery.", }

Study design

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What's involved

Not specified in the trial record.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

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