How common are misophonia and hyperacusis among teachers?
Could Hyperacusis and Misophonia Be Causes of Occupational Stress Among Teachers?
This project will test how common misophonia and hyperacusis are in teachers aged 22–45 and whether those sound sensitivities relate to workplace stress.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 500 (estimated) |
| Ages | 22 Years to 45 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Ondokuz Mayıs University Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Çorum and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT07527780 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study will enroll actively teaching adults aged 22–45 who have no diagnosed hearing loss, chronic illnesses, or psychiatric disorders. Participants will complete a sociodemographic and work-characteristics form plus two validated questionnaires: the Khalfa Hyperacusis Scale and the AMISOS-R for misophonia. Data will be collected at two participating schools in Turkey to estimate prevalence and examine links between auditory sensitivities and self-reported occupational stress. Findings are intended to clarify the scale of these sensory challenges in school settings and to inform potential workplace supports.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are actively teaching in preschool, elementary, middle, or high school, aged 22–45, willing to give informed consent, and without diagnosed hearing loss, chronic medical conditions, or psychiatric disorders.
Not a fit: Individuals with diagnosed hearing loss, chronic illnesses, serious psychiatric diagnoses, or those not currently teaching are excluded and unlikely to benefit from this specific survey-based project.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the results could help schools and occupational health services recognize sound sensitivities in teachers and guide changes or supports to reduce stress at work.
How similar studies have performed: Prevalence surveys using instruments like the Khalfa scale and AMISOS-R have been used in other groups, but teacher-focused data are limited, so the method is established though its application to teachers is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Teachers actively working in preschool, elementary, middle, or high schools. * Age between 22 and 45 years. * Willingness to participate and provide informed consent. * No diagnosed hearing loss. * No chronic illnesses. * No diagnosed psychological or psychiatric disorders. Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals with hearing loss. * Individuals with chronic illnesses. * Individuals with serious psychological or psychiatric diagnoses. * Individuals who are not actively teaching. * Participants unwilling to provide informed consent.
Where this trial is running
Çorum and 1 other locations
- Atatürk Anatolia Highschool — Çorum, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
- Ondokuz May Highschool — Samsun, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Buket Sena Çelik
- Email: bukettscelik@gmail.com
- Phone: +905551919801
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.