Misophonia Signs and Symptoms
Conditions
Interventions
After enrolling in the study, participants are invited to come to their first on-site visit, where they will complete baseline assessments before they are randomly allocated to receive either active t
Sponsors
University of Sussex
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 40 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Moderate to severe misophonia symptoms (scores >20 on the revised Amsterdam Misophonia Scale and scores >75 on the Sussex Misophonia Scale) 2. Not currently receiving active treatment for misophonia or planning to during the study 3. Aged between 18-40 years 4. Native English Speaker 5. Right-handed 6. No history of brain injury or neurological conditions 7. Normal or corrected to normal vision 8. Normal hearing (except for hyperacusis, tinnitus, or misophonia) 9. Owning and being willing to use a personal smartphone for tolerability questionnaires and stimulation reminders to be sent via a study app.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Are or could be pregnant 2. Have active implants (e.g., cochlear or other metallic implant, implanted vagal nerve stimulator, cardiac pacemaker) 3. Have a cerebral shunt (e.g., for the treatment of hydrocephalus) 4. Have wounds or skin diseases at or near the ear 5. Have a history or family history of heart problems (e.g., cardiac arrhythmias) 6. Have a history of seizures or epilepsy 7. Any other contraindications to an MRI scan
Countries
England, United Kingdom
Contacts
Public ContactGiulia Poerio
Outcome results
None listed