Misophonia

The UM Sound Project

Advancing the Characterization and Assessment of Misophonia

Background & Aims: Misophonia is characterized by intense negative affective and autonomic arousal in response to particular sounds (e.g., chewing, slurping); yet, little is known about factors contributing to misophonia distress and disability. Although clinical misophonia is thought to affect 20% of college students, there is a lack of research examining the impact and prevalence of misophonia in the general population. Unfortunately, this research is further limited by the lack of validated diagnostic tools. Taken together, these significant gaps in the literature impede understanding and treatment of misophonia. To this end, this project seeks to advance misophonia research by using a translational approach to 1) establish validated diagnostic tools, 2) comprehensively examine characteristics of misophonia, and 3) investigate the epidemiology of misophonia through laboratory and population-based research.

Funding Agency: Misophonia Research Fund

PI: Laura Dixon

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