Hockey hand injuries under the microscope: new study aims to protect players
NCT ID NCT07031869
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This completed study looked at hand and wrist injuries in professional hockey players in the Swedish Hockey League over three seasons. Researchers analyzed injury data from about 2,300 games to understand what types of injuries happen, when they occur, and which players are most at risk. The goal is to use this information to design better protective equipment and prevention strategies.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could lead to better protective gear and targeted prevention strategies for hand and wrist injuries in professional hockey.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a clinical trial testing a treatment. It only describes injury patterns and cannot prove that any prevention method works.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Center for Clinical Research Dalarna, Uppsala University, Sweden
Falun, Dalarna County, 79182, Sweden
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