Prevalence and Functional Impact of Hand and Wrist Symptoms in Ice Hockey Players

NCT07586033 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: EPM to be filled in
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 800
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief 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.

Conditions

Hand; Wrist; Overuse Injury; Ice Hockey Players

Keywords

ice hockey, hand and wrist symptoms, OSTRC questionnaire, sports injuries, cross-sectional survey

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Prevalence of Hand and Wrist Pain Under Load in Ice Hockey Players

  Proportion of ice hockey players reporting hand or wrist pain occurring during hockey-specific load-bearing activities (e.g., shooting, stick handling, body contact), assessed using a structured cross-sectional survey including OSTRC-based symptom items. Unit of Measure: Percentage of participants (%)

  Baseline (cross-sectional survey at enrollment)

Secondary Outcomes (5)

• Severity of Hand and Wrist Symptoms in Ice Hockey Players

  Baseline (cross-sectional survey at enrollment)

• Functional Impact of Hand and Wrist Symptoms on Participation and Performance

  Baseline (cross-sectional survey at enrollment)

• Characteristics of Hand and Wrist Pain in Ice Hockey Players

  Baseline (cross-sectional survey at enrollment)

• History of Hand and Wrist Injuries and Associated Characteristics in Ice Hockey Players

  Baseline (cross-sectional survey at enrollment)

• Clinical Management and Reporting Behaviour Related to Hand and Wrist Symptoms in Ice Hockey Players

  Baseline (cross-sectional survey at enrollment)

Study Arms (1)

Ice Hockey Players

Active male and female ice hockey players from elite, junior, and amateur teams in Sweden participating in a cross-sectional survey assessing hand and wrist symptoms.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 15 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Active male and female ice hockey players recruited from Swedish ice hockey teams across elite, junior elite, and amateur levels. Teams are selected from professional leagues (SHL and SDHL), second-tier leagues (HockeyAllsvenskan and NDHL where applicable), junior U18/U20 teams, and amateur clubs. Participants are drawn from active rosters during the competitive season or pre-season period and complete a structured questionnaire assessing hand and wrist symptoms, pain, and functional impact.

You may qualify if:

• 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.

You may not qualify if:

• Declines participation.
• Inability to complete the survey due to language barriers or cognitive limitations.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Dalarna County Council, Sweden: lead

Related Publications (3)

• Clarsen B, Myklebust G, Bahr R. Development and validation of a new method for the registration of overuse injuries in sports injury epidemiology: the Oslo Sports Trauma Research Centre (OSTRC) overuse injury questionnaire. Br J Sports Med. 2013 May;47(8):495-502. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2012-091524. Epub 2012 Oct 4.

  PMID: 23038786 BACKGROUND

• 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: 25850826 BACKGROUND

• Worner T, Kauppinen S, Eek F. 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: 38091928 BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Cumulative Trauma Disorders; Athletic Injuries

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Sprains and Strains; Wounds and Injuries

Study Officials

• Daniel Muder, MD, PhD

  Centre for Clinical Research Dalarna, Uppsala University, Sweden

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Daniel Muder, MD, PhD

CONTACT

+46722027596; danielmuder@email.com

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: OTHER
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: MD, PhD

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: April 30, 2026
• First Posted: May 14, 2026
• Study Start (Estimated): September 1, 2026
• Primary Completion (Estimated): December 31, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): December 31, 2026
• Last Updated: May 14, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-04

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will share
• Shared Documents: STUDY PROTOCOL, SAP, ICF
• Time Frame: From the publication of the protocol and for 10 years thereafter.
• Access Criteria: 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.