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The Swedish Hockey League Hand and Wrist Injury Tracking Trial

NCT07031869 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 114

Last updated 2026-04-28

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

This study, titled Hand and Wrist Injuries in Professional Hockey Players in Sweden: A Nationwide Observational Cohort Study from the Swedish Hockey League (SHL-HITT), aims to deliver a comprehensive national overview of hand and wrist injuries among professional hockey players.

These injuries are relatively common-accounting for approximately 16% of all hockey-related injuries-and can range from minor issues to severe conditions that jeopardize player performance and careers due to prolonged absences or lasting impairment. Despite their significance, there is limited detailed knowledge regarding the specific patterns, mechanisms, and consequences of hand and wrist injuries at the elite level.

Utilizing data from a nationwide injury registry, this observational cohort study will cover three full SHL seasons: 2022/23, 2023/24, and 2024/25. The dataset is expected to include approximately 2,300 games, encompassing both regular season and playoff matches. The study will examine injury characteristics such as type (e.g., fractures, soft tissue damage), player position, in-game timing, and additional contextual factors. Statistical analyses will be conducted to identify trends, correlations, and potential risk profiles among different player groups or positions.

The findings are expected to support the development of enhanced protective equipment and targeted prevention strategies, ultimately contributing to reduced injury incidence and improved athlete health and career sustainability.

The study timeline includes preparation in late 2024, with data collection already ongoing and ethical approval obtained. The analysis will begin following the publication of the study protocol, and we aim for final publication of results in the second half of 2025.

Conditions

  • Register
  • Injuries
  • Athletes
  • Hand Injuries
  • Wrist Injuries
  • Prevention

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Dalarna County Council, Sweden

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Daniel Muder, MD, PhD · Center for Clinical Research Dalarna, Uppsala University, Sweden

Eligibility

Sex
MALE
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2022-09-01
Primary Completion
2025-05-31
Completion
2025-05-31

Countries

  • Sweden

Study Locations

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