How common misophonia is among high school students in Kayseri and Samsun, Turkey
Official title: Prevalence of Misophonia in Turkish High School Students: A Sample From Kayseri and Samsun
Run by Ondokuz Mayıs University · NCT07469033 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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 |
|---|---|
| Ages | 15 Years to 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 600 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Ondokuz Mayıs University Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Kayseri and 1 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 25, 2025 |
| Main results expected | April 1, 2026 |
| Study ends | April 1, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | March 13, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07469033 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a 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.
✕Probably 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.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
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.
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 gone: 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.
Who can join: the full rules
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 it's running
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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
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Using Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation to Treat Misophonia
This study is testing if a brain treatment called TMS can help people with misophonia become more tolerant to certain annoying sounds.
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Effects of a Mindfulness App on Mental Health in Children with Tinnitus and Misophonia
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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.