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Emily M Bowers1, Mercedes G Woolley1, Karen Muñoz2
1Department of Psychology, Utah State University, 2810 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322, United States of America.
Contemporary Clinical Trials
|August 25, 2024
Summary
This study is the first randomized controlled trial (RCT) to test Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for misophonia. Results will determine if ACT is an effective treatment for this sound-triggered disorder.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Psychology
- Audiology
Background:
- Misophonia involves intense emotional reactions to specific sounds, causing distress and functional impairment.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) shows promise for misophonia, but requires rigorous testing beyond case studies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the efficacy and feasibility of ACT, combined with audiological interventions, for treating misophonia.
- To compare ACT with Progressive Relaxation Training (PRT) in a randomized controlled trial (RCT).
Main Methods:
- A randomized controlled trial (RCT) involving 60 adults diagnosed with misophonia.
- Participants were randomly assigned to either ACT (n=30) or PRT (n=30) groups.
- Assessments of misophonia severity, psychological flexibility, and other outcomes were conducted at baseline, post-intervention, and at 3- and 6-month follow-ups.
Main Results:
- Primary outcome: Misophonia severity and impairment via clinical interview.
- Secondary outcomes: Assessed changes in disgust, anger, sensory sensitivities, well-being, distress, and psychological flexibility.
Conclusions:
- This RCT protocol aims to establish ACT as an efficacious treatment for misophonia by enhancing psychological flexibility.
- The study will elucidate the psychological mechanisms underlying misophonia.
- Findings will determine if combined psychological and audiological services effectively manage misophonia.
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