Prevalence of Misophonia in Turkish High School Students
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- What is being studied
- This is an observational study: the protocol does not assign a study treatment.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Misophonia. Basic parameters: 15 years — 18 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Next step
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Official title
Prevalence of Misophonia in Turkish High School Students: A Sample From Kayseri and Samsun
Overview
This cross-sectional study aims to determine the prevalence of misophonia among high school students in Kayseri and Samsun, Turkey. Data will be collected using a sociodemographic data form and the Amsterdam Misophonia Scale-Revised (AMISOS-R). The study will evaluate the frequency and severity of misophonia symptoms and examine their association with demographic variables.
Detailed description
Misophonia is a condition characterized by decreased tolerance and heightened sensitivity to specific sounds. It is more closely related to the character of the sound than to its intensity and is often reported to begin during childhood or early adolescence. Misophonia may negatively affect students' social interactions and academic performance, particularly in school environments where exposure to auditory stimuli is unavoidable.
This cross-sectional descriptive prevalence study aims to determine the prevalence and severity of misophonia among high school students in Kayseri and Samsun, Turkey. The study population will include students in grades 9 through 12 attending selected high schools. Students with hearing loss, chronic illness, severe psychological disorders, intellectual disabilities, or those outside the defined age range will be excluded.
Data will be collected using a sociodemographic data form and the 10-item Amsterdam Misophonia Scale-Revised (AMISOS-R), a validated self-report instrument assessing the presence and severity of misophonia symptoms. Statistical analyses will be conducted to evaluate the distribution of misophonia symptoms and their associations with demographic variables. The study will be conducted in accordance with ethical principles.
Primary outcome measures
- Prevalence of misophonia in high school students [Time frame: Baseline (single assessment)]
Secondary outcome measures (1)
- Severity levels of misophonia symptoms [Time frame: Baseline (single assessment)]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Students enrolled in grades 9 through 12
- Students without diagnosed hearing loss
- Students without chronic illness
- Students without severe psychological disorders
Exclusion criteria
- Students with diagnosed hearing loss
- Students with any chronic illness
- Students with severe psychological disorders
- Students outside the defined age range
- Students who are illiterate
- Students with intellectual disabilities
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: Yes
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
Study locations
Turkey (Türkiye) · 2 centers
- Selected High Schools in Kayseri — Kayseri
- Selected High Schools in Samsun — Samsun
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07469033 · 2024/581