Treatment of Pectoralis Trigger Points in Patients With Pseudo Angina

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Conditions studied: Pseudo Angina, Myofascial Pain Syndromes, Pectoralis Muscles, Musculoskeletal Chest Pain

In brief

Pseudo-angina is a musculoskeletal condition characterized by chest pain that resembles angina but occurs due to non-cardiac causes, particularly myofascial trigger points in the chest wall muscles. Trigger points in the pectoralis major and minor muscles may contribute to pain, discomfort, and functional limitations by affecting muscle activity and movement. Manual therapy techniques such as the Graston Technique and Local Ischemic Compression (LIC) are commonly used to manage soft tissue dysfunction and myofascial trigger points. This study aims to compare the effects of the Graston Technique and Local Ischemic Compression on pain reduction and functional improvement in patients with pseudo-angina.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07728357

Run by

University of Faisalabad

People needed

36

Starts

2026-07-25

Expected to finish

2026-11-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-07-27

Who can join

Age: 25 and older, up to 50. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Participants which fulfill the Simon's Trigger Point Diagnostic Criteria
• Referred by Cardiologist • Patients with Trigger Points in chest Muscles and left Pectoralis Major and Minor muscles.

You may not qualify if…

• Spinal Deformity • Gastric Problems • Any cardiac disease • Heart Burns • Panic Attacks • Pleurisy • Pulmonary Embolism • Pericarditis.

Where it is running

• The University of Faisalabad — Faisalābad, Punjab Province, Pakistan

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