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Golf Recreational Exercise for Enhanced Survivorship in Prostate Cancer Survivors Undergoing Hormone Therapy (GREENS)
Led by University of Southern California · Updated on 2026-06-03
20
Participants Needed
2
Research Sites
52 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
U
University of Southern California
Lead Sponsor
N
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Collaborating Sponsor
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating a golf recreational exercise program to improve survivorship for underrepresented prostate cancer survivors, particularly those undergoing hormone therapy like androgen deprivation therapy. The study aims to explore how this golf program affects physical function, cognitive health, psychosocial wellness, and overall quality of life, as these areas can be impacted by prostate cancer treatments. Participants join a 10-week golf training program with group sessions twice a week lasting 1 to 2 hours each. The program includes warm-up exercises with pelvic floor muscle training, golf lessons with a PGA professional, golf practice, and play on a Par 3 public golf course. Participants also wear an activity tracker and provide blood samples. After completing the program, participants are followed up at 6 months. Throughout the study, researchers assess enrollment rates, adherence to the program, safety, quality of life scores, physical fitness tests, gait speed, balance confidence, cognitive function, inflammatory biomarker levels, and participant feedback. The study monitors participants up to 3 years and includes questionnaires, interviews, physical exams, and performance testing to understand the program's impact.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Golf Recreational Exercise for Enhanced Survivorship in Prostate Cancer Survivors
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- First time, primary diagnosis of prostate cancer
- Currently receiving androgen deprivation therapy and/or androgen receptor blocker for more than 6 months
- Male aged 55 to 85 years
- Ability to stand independently without external support
- No or minimal golf experience (played less than 5 times in the past 10 years)
- English speaking
You will not qualify if you...
- Second cancer diagnosis (excluding non-invasive skin cancers) or bone metastases
- Prostatectomy less than 6 months prior to enrollment
- Symptomatic cardiovascular disease, active angina, uncontrolled hypertension (SBP > 160 or DBP > 90), or high resting heart rate (> 90)
- Symptomatic orthostatic hypotension
- Unstable asthma or worsened chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- History of injury or orthopedic surgery within the last 6 months
- Movement disorders such as Parkinson's disease or other neurological conditions, hemiparesis or paraparesis
- Severe vision or hearing problems
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
screening and enrollment visit
Duration - 10 weeks
Participants take part in a golf training program with group sessions led by a PGA professional including warm-up exercises, pelvic floor muscle training, golf instruction, practice, and play on a Par 3 public golf course. They also wear an activity tracker and undergo blood sample collection during this period.
Two sessions per week
Duration - 6 months
Participants are followed up to assess long-term effects after completing the golf training program.
1 follow-up visit
Trial Site Locations
Total: 2 locations
1
Los Angeles General Medical Center
Los Angeles, California, United States, 90033
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2
USC / Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center
Los Angeles, California, United States, 90033
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Research Team
G
Garry Cai
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Number of Arms
1
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