How common misophonia is among high school students in Kayseri and Samsun, Turkey
Prevalence of Misophonia in Turkish High School Students: A Sample From Kayseri and Samsun
This project will use a short questionnaire to see how common and how severe misophonia is among high school students in Kayseri and Samsun, Turkey.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 600 (estimated) |
| Ages | 15 Years to 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Ondokuz Mayıs University Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Kayseri and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT07469033 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This cross-sectional study will survey students in grades 9–12 at selected high schools in Kayseri and Samsun using a sociodemographic form and the 10-item Amsterdam Misophonia Scale-Revised (AMISOS-R). Students with hearing loss, chronic illnesses, severe psychological disorders, intellectual disability, illiteracy, or outside the defined age range will be excluded. Responses will be analyzed to estimate the prevalence and severity distribution of misophonia and to explore associations with demographic factors. The study follows standard ethical procedures and uses a validated self-report instrument.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Eligible participants are literate high school students in grades 9–12 at selected schools in Kayseri or Samsun who do not have diagnosed hearing loss, chronic illness, severe psychological disorder, or intellectual disability.
Not a fit: Students with diagnosed hearing loss, chronic illness, severe psychological disorders, intellectual disabilities, who are illiterate, or who are not enrolled in grades 9–12 are excluded and would not be represented by the results.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the findings could show how many students are affected and help schools and local health services plan screening, education, and targeted support.
How similar studies have performed: Similar questionnaire-based prevalence studies using AMISOS-R or related scales have been conducted in adolescents and reported variable prevalence, so the method is established though results vary by population.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion 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
Where this trial is running
Kayseri and 1 other locations
- Selected High Schools in Kayseri — Kayseri, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
- Selected High Schools in Samsun — Samsun, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Handan Turan Dizdar, PhD
- Email: handan.dizdar@omu.edu.tr
- Phone: +905055970627
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.