Understanding injuries in professional women's ice hockey
Swedish Female Ice Hockey Injury Study
This study looks at the types of injuries that professional women ice hockey players get when body checking to find ways to help them stay safer and healthier on the ice.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 225 (estimated) |
| Ages | 16 Years to 110 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Lund University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Malmö) |
| Trial ID | NCT06351618 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational research project aims to analyze injury patterns among professional female ice hockey players who are permitted to body check. By identifying common injury types and mechanisms, the study seeks to enhance diagnosis and management strategies for these athletes. The findings could inform preventative measures in coaching, rule enforcement, and equipment improvements, ultimately aiming to reduce the incidence and severity of sports-related injuries. This research addresses a significant gap in sports medicine, focusing on female athletes in a high-risk sport.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are female athletes aged 16 and older who are registered players in the highest Swedish professional ice hockey league.
Not a fit: Patients under the age of 16 will not benefit from this study as they are excluded from participation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved injury prevention strategies and better health outcomes for female ice hockey players.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited research specifically on female ice hockey injuries, studies on injury epidemiology in other sports have shown success in informing prevention strategies.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * minimum 16 years of age, registered player in the highest Swedish professional ice hockey league for women, SDHL Exclusion Criteria: * age under 16 years.
Where this trial is running
Malmö
- The Faculty of Medicine at Lund University — Malmö, Sweden (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Amanda Lahti
- Email: amanda.lahti@med.lu.se
- Phone: 0704854798
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.