Camera vs. therapist: who best detects back pain movement flaws?

NCT ID NCT05511012

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether physical therapists can correctly identify movement control problems in people with chronic low back pain. Fifty participants will perform six simple movement tests while being filmed. Therapists will watch the videos and decide if the movement is normal or abnormal, and their judgments will be compared to objective camera measurements. The goal is to improve how back pain is classified so treatments can be better tailored.

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 help therapists better identify movement problems in people with low back pain, leading to more tailored exercise treatments.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early observational study (50 people) that only checks if tests match camera data. It does not test a treatment, so it may not directly improve patient outcomes.

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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.

CHRONIC LOW-BACK PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

CHU de Brest
RECRUITING

Brest, Finistère, 29609, France

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