Can a better X-Ray method help surgeons spot unstable spines?
NCT ID NCT05633550
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether a standardized way of taking spine X-rays gives consistent results. 45 people with back or leg pain will have two sets of X-rays to see if the measurements match. The goal is to improve how doctors diagnose spinal instability.
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 reliable way to diagnose spinal instability using X-rays, helping surgeons decide on the best treatment.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage reliability study, not a treatment trial. The standardized protocol may not improve diagnosis enough to change clinical practice.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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OLVG
Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Rijnstate Hospital
Arnhem, Gelderland, 6800 WC, Netherlands
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