New study aims to spot hidden cause of back pain with motion sensors

NCT ID NCT06225583

Ongoing Diagnosis Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether measuring how the lower back moves and when pain occurs can help doctors tell apart Bertolotti syndrome from other causes of low back pain. Researchers will track 20 people with Bertolotti syndrome and 20 with other back pain as they do simple movements. The goal is to find unique movement patterns that could lead to a faster, more accurate diagnosis.

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 could lead to a more precise and objective way to diagnose Bertolotti syndrome, reducing misdiagnosis and unnecessary treatments.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It focuses on diagnosis, not treatment, so no direct benefit to patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Low Back Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

BERTOLOTTI'S SYNDROME LOWER BACK PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

Cleveland Clinic

Cleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States

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