Hockey grip study: stronger hands, better game?
NCT ID NCT07115160
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether grip strength is linked to performance in professional hockey players. Nineteen players from Swedish leagues had their grip strength measured and compared to game stats like scoring and shooting accuracy. The goal is to see if grip strength could be a simple way to predict player performance and injury risk.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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19 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Nov 2025
- Finished
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Feb 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Professional hockey player signed in the SHL/SDHL/Hockey Allsvenskan * No current hand injury Exclusion Criteria: * Not signed in the SHL/SDHL/Hockey Allsvenskan * Current hand injury
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Leksands IF
Leksand, Region Dalarna, 79331, Sweden
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