Prevalence of Misophonia and Hyperacusis Among Teachers
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age22-45
SponsorOndokuz Mayıs University
About this trial
This study aims to determine the prevalence of hyperacusis and misophonia among teachers and to explore how these auditory sensitivities may relate to occupational stress. By examining teachers' sensory challenges in school environments, the study seeks to contribute to a better understanding of their impact on professional well-being and to inform strategies that can improve working conditions.
Eligibility criteria
This trial accepts healthy volunteersQualifiers
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.
Disqualifiers
Individuals with hearing loss.
Individuals with chronic illnesses.
Individuals with serious psychological or psychiatric diagnoses.
Individuals who are not actively teaching.
Trial population
The study population will consist of teachers actively working in preschool, elementary, middle, and high schools. Participants will be aged 22 to 45 years, without diagnosed hearing loss, chronic illnesses, or psychological/psychiatric disorders. The study will include teachers from various schools to represent a diverse range of educational environments and experiences. Both male and female teachers will be eligible, and participants must be willing to provide informed consent prior to participation.
Trial design
Design model
Other
Time perspective
Cross-sectional
Treatments tested in this trial
Not listed
Trial groups
No trial groups listed
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
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Prevalence of Misophonia Among Teachers
The proportion of teachers identified as having misophonia based on predefined classification criteria using the Amsterdam Misophonia Scale-Revised (AMISOS-R). The AMISOS-R total score ranges from 0 to 40, with higher scores indicating greater misophonia severity. Misophonia severity is classified as none, mild, moderate, or severe according to established cutoff values.
Time frame
Baseline (single assessment)2
Prevalence of Hyperacusis Among Teachers
The proportion of teachers identified as having hyperacusis based on predefined classification criteria using the Khalfa Hyperacusis Scale. The scale consists of 14 items scored on a 4-point Likert scale, with a total possible score of 0-42. Participants are classified as having "no hyperacusis" (≤15), "suspected hyperacusis" (16-28), or "hyperacusis" (≥29).
Time frame
Baseline (single assessment)Secondary outcomes
1
Severity Levels of Misophonia Symptoms
Distribution of teachers according to misophonia severity levels (none, mild, moderate, severe) based on the AMISOS-R. The AMISOS-R total score ranges from 0 to 40, with higher scores indicating more severe misophonia symptoms.
Time frame
Baseline (single assessment)2
Severity Levels of Hyperacusis Symptoms
Distribution of teachers according to hyperacusis severity levels ("no hyperacusis," "suspected hyperacusis," "hyperacusis") based on the Khalfa Hyperacusis Scale. The scale has a total score range of 0-42, with higher scores indicating more severe hyperacusis symptoms.
Time frame
Baseline (single assessment)Other outcomes
1
Association of Misophonia and Hyperacusis with Occupational Stress
Distribution of misophonia (AMISOS-R) and hyperacusis (Khalfa Hyperacusis Scale) severity levels according to teachers' self-reported occupational stress. Misophonia and hyperacusis severity will be classified using the same criteria as above. This outcome will examine the potential relationship between auditory sensitivity and work-related stress.
Time frame
Baseline (single assessment)Sponsors and contacts
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov