Misophonia:current perspectives

Abstract

Misophonia is characterized by a negative reaction to a sound with a specific pattern and meaning to a given individual. In this paper, we review the clinical features of this relatively common yet underinvestigated condition, with focus on co-occurring neurodevelopmental disorders. Currently available data on the putative pathophysiology of the condition can inform our understanding and guide the diagnostic process and treatment approach. Tinnitus retraining therapy and cognitive behavior therapy have been proposed as the most effective treatment strategies for reducing symptoms; however, current treatment algorithms should be validated in large population studies. At the present stage, competing paradigms see misophonia as a physiological state potentially inducible in any subject, an idiopathic condition (which can present with comorbid psychiatric disorders), or a symptomatic manifestation of an underlying psychiatric disorder. Agreement on the use of standardized diagnostic criteria would be an important step forward in terms of both clinical practice and scientific inquiry. Areas for future research include phenomenology, epidemiology, modulating factors, neurophysiological underpinnings, and treatment trials.

Publication DOI: https://doi.org/10.2147/NDT.S81438
Divisions: College of Health & Life Sciences > School of Psychology
College of Health & Life Sciences > Clinical and Systems Neuroscience
College of Health & Life Sciences > Aston Institute of Health & Neurodevelopment (AIHN)
College of Health & Life Sciences
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Uncontrolled Keywords: misophonia,selective sound sensitivity syndrome,hyperacusis,neurodevelopmental disorders,Tourette syndrome,obsessive-compulsive spectrum,Clinical Neurology,Clinical Psychology,Psychiatry and Mental health
Publication ISSN: 1178-2021
Last Modified: 18 Mar 2024 08:14
Date Deposited: 07 Sep 2015 09:05
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PURE Output Type: Article
Published Date: 2015-08-18
Authors: Cavanna, Andrea E
Cavanna, Andrea E.
Seri, Stefano (ORCID Profile 0000-0002-9247-8102)

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