Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-24 @ 10:51 PM
Ignite Modification Date:
2025-12-31 @ 4:43 PM
Study NCT ID:
NCT07031869
Status:
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Last Update Posted:
2025-06-22
First Post:
2025-06-03
Is NOT Gene Therapy:
True
Has Adverse Events:
False
Brief Title:
The Swedish Hockey League Hand and Wrist Injury Tracking Trial
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Injury patterns in Swedish elite female and male ice hockey - A cross-sectional comparison of past-season's injuries. Phys Ther Sport. 2024 Jan;65:83-89. doi: 10.1016/j.ptsp.2023.12.001. Epub 2023 Dec 8."}, {'pmid': '25850826', 'type': 'BACKGROUND', 'citation': 'Aman M, Forssblad M, Henriksson-Larsen K. Incidence and severity of reported acute sports injuries in 35 sports using insurance registry data. Scand J Med Sci Sports. 2016 Apr;26(4):451-62. doi: 10.1111/sms.12462. Epub 2015 Apr 8.'}, {'pmid': '30216250', 'type': 'BACKGROUND', 'citation': 'Toong T, Wilson KE, Urban K, Paniccia M, Hunt AW, Keightley M, Reed N. Grip Strength in Youth Ice Hockey Players: Normative Values and Predictors of Performance. J Strength Cond Res. 2018 Dec;32(12):3494-3502. doi: 10.1519/JSC.0000000000002815.'}, {'pmid': '36076200', 'type': 'BACKGROUND', 'citation': 'Jiang R, Westwater ML, Noble S, Rosenblatt M, Dai W, Qi S, Sui J, Calhoun VD, Scheinost D. Associations between grip strength, brain structure, and mental health in > 40,000 participants from the UK Biobank. BMC Med. 2022 Sep 9;20(1):286. doi: 10.1186/s12916-022-02490-2.'}, {'pmid': '36768073', 'type': 'BACKGROUND', 'citation': 'Tavares Junior AC, Silva HS, Penedo T, do Amaral Rocha LGS, da Silva AS, Venditti Junior R, Dos-Santos JW. Correlation of the Handgrip Strength and Body Composition Parameters in Young Judokas. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2023 Feb 2;20(3):2707. doi: 10.3390/ijerph20032707.'}]}, 'descriptionModule': {'briefSummary': '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.\n\nThese 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.\n\nUtilizing 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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nThe 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.', 'detailedDescription': 'This nationwide observational cohort 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 systematically characterize the epidemiology and distribution of hand and wrist injuries among elite ice hockey players in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL). Given that upper extremity injuries constitute a significant proportion of hockey-related trauma, with approximately 16% involving the forearm, wrist, and hand, this study addresses a critical gap in the literature regarding the incidence, nature, and severity of these injuries in professional athletes. Utilizing registry data collected since the 2022/23 SHL season, including detailed player baseline characteristics, injury diagnoses classified by ICD codes, and contextual game data, the study will employ descriptive and inferential statistical analyses to elucidate patterns of fracture and soft tissue injuries. Particular emphasis will be placed on evaluating injury mechanisms relative to player position and game situations. Statistical methods will include Pearson correlation, chi-square tests, and parametric or non-parametric tests as appropriate, with significance set at p\\<0.05. Findings from this study are expected to contribute valuable insights for the development of evidence-based injury prevention strategies and tailored protective interventions aimed at reducing the burden of hand and wrist injuries, thereby potentially enhancing player safety and performance outcomes in professional ice hockey.'}, 'eligibilityModule': {'sex': 'MALE', 'stdAges': ['CHILD', 'ADULT', 'OLDER_ADULT'], 'samplingMethod': 'NON_PROBABILITY_SAMPLE', 'studyPopulation': "The study population includes professional ice hockey players registered in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL) from the 2022/23 season onward. This cohort encompasses athletes of varying positions who have sustained hand or wrist injuries documented in the league's injury registry.", 'healthyVolunteers': False, 'eligibilityCriteria': 'Inclusion Criteria:\n\n* Professional ice hockey players actively rostered in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL) during the 2022/23 season and onwards.\n* Players with recorded forearm, hand or wrist injuries documented in the SHL injury register.\n\nExclusion Criteria:\n\n* Players not officially signed to an SHL team during the study period.\n* Injuries occurring outside the forearm, hand or wrist region.\n* Incomplete or missing injury data in the registry.'}, 'identificationModule': {'nctId': 'NCT07031869', 'acronym': 'SHL-HITT', 'briefTitle': 'The Swedish Hockey League Hand and Wrist Injury Tracking Trial', 'organization': {'class': 'OTHER', 'fullName': 'Dalarna County Council, Sweden'}, 'officialTitle': 'Hand and Wrist Injuries in Professional Hockey Players in Sweden: A Nationwide Observational Cohort Study From the Swedish Hockey League', 'orgStudyIdInfo': {'id': '2025-01728-01'}, 'secondaryIdInfos': [{'id': '2025-01728-01', 'type': 'OTHER', 'domain': 'Swedish National Ethical Board'}]}, 'armsInterventionsModule': {'armGroups': [{'label': 'SHL players with hand/wrist injuries from all games in 2022/23-2024/25 seasons', 'description': "The study cohort will consist of all registered professional ice hockey players in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL) who have sustained a hand or wrist injury during official SHL games over the course of three full seasons: 2022/23, 2023/24, and 2024/25. This includes players from all 14 teams in the league.\n\nIn total, the study is expected to cover approximately 2,300-2,350 games, including both regular season and playoff matches across the three seasons. All injuries recorded in the SHL's centralized medical injury registry, maintained by the Swedish Medical Association for Ice Hockey, will be included. This registry captures detailed information reported by team medical staff during each season.\n\nThe cohort will include:\n\nAll SHL players active during the 2022/23, 2023/24, and 2024/25 seasons.\n\nPlayers of all positions (forwards, defensemen, goalkeepers) and age groups.\n\nAll injuries coded under relevant ICD classifications for trauma to the elbow, forearm, wrist, and han"}]}, 'contactsLocationsModule': {'locations': [{'zip': '79182', 'city': 'Falun', 'state': 'Dalarna County', 'country': 'Sweden', 'facility': 'Center for Clinical Research Dalarna, Uppsala University, Sweden', 'geoPoint': {'lat': 60.60357, 'lon': 15.62597}}], 'overallOfficials': [{'name': 'Daniel Muder, MD, PhD', 'role': 'PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR', 'affiliation': 'Center for Clinical Research Dalarna, Uppsala University, Sweden'}]}, 'ipdSharingStatementModule': {'infoTypes': ['STUDY_PROTOCOL', 'SAP', 'ICF'], 'timeFrame': 'From the publication of the protocol and for 10 years thereafter.', 'ipdSharing': 'YES', 'description': 'Any data shared with colleagues or collaborating researchers will be fully anonymized or pseudonymized to protect participant privacy in accordance with GDPR regulations. Data transfers will occur under strict confidentiality agreements, and all parties will adhere to applicable data protection laws to ensure the security and privacy of personal information. We will act in accordance with the ethical approval granted by the Swedish Ethical Review Authority (EPM) and comply with all relevant local policies regarding data protection.', 'accessCriteria': 'Access to individual participant data is typically restricted to authorized researchers involved in the study or approved collaborators under strict confidentiality and data protection agreements.'}, 'sponsorCollaboratorsModule': {'leadSponsor': {'name': 'Dalarna County Council, Sweden', 'class': 'OTHER'}, 'responsibleParty': {'type': 'PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR', 'investigatorTitle': 'Principal Investigator', 'investigatorFullName': 'Daniel Muder', 'investigatorAffiliation': 'Dalarna County Council, Sweden'}}}}