Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 16 to 110 Women only

Understanding injuries in professional women's ice hockey

Official title: Swedish Female Ice Hockey Injury Study

Run by Lund University · NCT06351618 · Data updated 2026-11-12

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 typeObservational
Ages16 Years to 110 Years
SexWomen only
Enrollment225 (estimated)
SponsorLund University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Malmö)
StatusRecruiting
StartedDecember 1, 2023
Main results expectedMarch 26, 2024
Study endsJanuary 1, 2028
Registry record updatedApril 8, 2024
Trial IDNCT06351618 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a 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.

Probably not a fit

Patients under the age of 16 will not benefit from this study as they are excluded from participation.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

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.

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 gone: 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.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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 it's running

  • The Faculty of Medicine at Lund University
    Malmö, Sweden
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.