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

NCT ID NCT06225583

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

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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

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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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Study facts

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Participants

About 40 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jan 2024

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

20 Bertolotti's Syndrome patients and 20 lower back pain patients

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Lower Back Pain Cohort * Positive diagnosis of sacroiliac pain or lumbosacral facet arthritis pain * Age ≥ 18 years Bertolotti's Syndrome Cohort * Positive diagnosis of Bertolotti's Syndrome * Age ≥ 18 years * Positive imaging for Bertolotti's Syndrome * Previous analgesic injection results Exclusion Criteria: Lower Back Pain Cohort * History of spinal deformity, previous spinal surgeries, spinal infections * Pregnant women Bertolotti's Syndrome Cohort * History of spinal deformity, previous spinal surgeries, spinal infections * Pregnant women

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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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