Prevalence and Functional Impact of Hand and Wrist Symptoms in Ice Hockey Players (NCT07586033) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Prevalence and Functional Impact of Hand and Wrist Symptoms in Ice Hockey Players
800 participantsStarted 2026-09-01
Plain-language summary
Ice hockey places high physical demands on the hands and wrists due to frequent shooting, passing, and physical contact. This study aims to understand how common hand and wrist pain or symptoms are among ice hockey players in Sweden, and how these symptoms affect training, participation, and performance.
Players from different competitive levels (elite, junior, and amateur) and both sexes will complete a structured questionnaire based on the validated Oslo Sports Trauma Research Centre (OSTRC) tool, along with questions about pain intensity, symptom characteristics, and functional impact.
The goal is to describe the prevalence and severity of hand and wrist symptoms across different groups of players and to identify potential differences between sex, playing level, and position. No treatment or intervention is involved.
Who can participate
Age range
15 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Active ice hockey players currently registered on a participating team roster in Sweden.
* Male or female players competing at elite, junior elite, or amateur level.
* Participation in one of the included competition levels during the current season.
* Able to understand and complete the questionnaire.
* Provides written informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Declines participation.
* Inability to complete the survey due to language barriers or cognitive limitations.
* Acute severe upper-limb injury at time of data collection preventing meaningful survey completion, if deemed necessary for context-specific exclusion.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Prevalence of Hand and Wrist Pain Under Load in Ice Hockey Players
Timeframe: Baseline (cross-sectional survey at enrollment)