Medical Team Perspectives on Hand and Wrist Injuries in Elite Male and Female Ice Hockey Players (NCT07586085) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Medical Team Perspectives on Hand and Wrist Injuries in Elite Male and Female Ice Hockey Players
Sweden50 participantsStarted 2026-09-01
Plain-language summary
This is a cross-sectional survey study investigating how medical team staff in elite Swedish ice hockey perceive hand and wrist injuries in male and female players.
Hand and wrist injuries are common in ice hockey and can affect both performance and participation. While injury registries describe how often these injuries occur, less is known about how they are managed and prioritised in daily clinical practice, or whether there are differences in perception between medical teams working in male and female elite leagues.
In this study, physiotherapists and team physicians working in Swedish elite ice hockey (including SHL, HockeyAllsvenskan, and SDHL) will complete a structured questionnaire. The survey examines perceptions of injury frequency, underreporting, functional impact, clinical management strategies, and return-to-play decision-making related to hand and wrist injuries.
The aim is to better understand how medical teams experience and manage these injuries in real-world elite sport settings, and to identify potential gaps between epidemiological data and clinical practice. The study may help inform future injury prevention strategies, improve clinical decision-making, and support the development of more standardized management approaches in elite ice hockey.
No interventions or treatments are performed in this study.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Physiotherapists working with elite ice hockey teams in Sweden (SHL, HockeyAllsvenskan, SDHL)
* Team physicians working with elite ice hockey teams in Sweden (SHL, HockeyAllsvenskan, SDHL)
* Massage therapists and sports massage practitioners working with elite ice hockey teams in Sweden
* Athletic trainers and performance staff involved in player health and injury management in elite ice hockey teams in Sweden
* Currently active in a medical or performance support role within a participating elite ice hockey team during the study period
* Able to understand and complete the questionnaire in Swedish or English Provides informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Refusal to participate
* Not currently active in a medical, therapeutic, or performance support role within elite ice hockey during the study period
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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?
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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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Perceived Injury Burden Based on Time-Loss Ranking of Injury Locations
Timeframe: Baseline (cross-sectional survey at enrollment)