Cognitive reappraisal program for reducing misophonia symptoms
Official title: Instructed Cognitive Reappraisal in Reducing Affective, Behavioral and Psychophysiological Symptoms of Misophonia
Run by University of Warsaw, Poland · NCT06372405 · Data updated 2026-05-14
This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.
This study is testing if a new program that helps people change how they think about certain sounds can reduce the intense reactions of those with misophonia.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 55 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 108 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Warsaw, Poland Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship) |
| Trial ID | NCT06372405 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are Polish-speaking adults aged 18-55 who experience stress due to eating sounds and have not undergone therapy in the last 3 months.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who do not experience triggers related to eating sounds or have significant psychiatric disorders may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effectiveness of a cognitive reappraisal (CR) program in reducing symptoms of misophonia, a condition characterized by intense reactions to specific sounds. A total of 100 participants will be assigned to either a 4-week CR program or an Autogenic Training control group. The study will assess emotional regulation, anxiety, depression, and quality of life through questionnaires and task-based tests. The goal is to determine if the CR program can significantly improve responses to misophonic triggers compared to the control group.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could provide a new, evidence-based treatment option for individuals suffering from misophonia.
How similar studies have gone: Preliminary research suggests cognitive reappraisal may help with misophonia symptoms, but this is one of the first studies to directly investigate its effectiveness.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Self-identification of experiencing stress due to eating sounds, confirmed during a subsequent online face-to-face diagnostic meeting, * Confirmation of misophonia symptoms through a face-to-face/online interview using the Duke Misophonia Interview (DMI; Polish adaptation), * being fluent in the Polish language, * age range: 18-55, * not having been in therapy within the last 3 months. Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals identified with misophonia (indicated by DMI) who do not experience triggers related to eating sounds, * At the time of recruitment: individuals meeting criteria for current mania, anorexia, psychotic episode/disorder, significant or sudden crisis, or reporting current suicidal ideations, * Individuals with heart diseases or pacemakers, or those taking cardiac medications, * Individuals reporting a diagnosis of hearing loss or significant hearing difficulties.
Where it's running
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Faculty of Psychology, University of Warsaw
Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Marta Siepsiak, phd
- Email: marta.siepsiak@psych.uw.edu.pl
- Phone: 0048661152533
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.