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Can a simple massage tool ease chest pain that mimics a heart attack?

NCT ID NCT07728357

NEW Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Faisalabad Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

Pseudo-angina is chest pain that feels like a heart attack but comes from muscle knots, not the heart. This trial tests whether two hands-on treatments—Graston Technique (using a stainless-steel tool to massage muscles) and local ischemic compression (sustained finger pressure on tender spots)—can reduce pain and improve shoulder function in people with pseudo-angina. About 36 adults with confirmed trigger points in their chest muscles will receive one of the two therapies, and researchers will measure changes in pain and disability.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
Graston Technique (instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization) and local ischemic compression (sustained manual pressure)
What this could lead to
If one technique proves more effective, it could offer a simple, drug-free way to relieve chest pain in people with pseudo-angina.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 36 participants, so results may not apply broadly. Both techniques are generally safe but may cause temporary discomfort.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Chest Pain myofascial pain syndrome Poland syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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

MUSCULOSKELETAL CHEST PAIN MYOFASCIAL PAIN SYNDROMES PECTORALIS MUSCLES PSEUDO ANGINA

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • The University of Faisalabad

    Faisalābad, Punjab Province, 38000, Pakistan

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