August 2017 PMID 28441620

Cognitive behavioral therapy is effective in misophonia: An open trial.

Arjan E Schröder, Nienke C Vulink, Arnoud J van Loon, Damiaan A Denys

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Discussions revolve around the promising 48% success rate of CBT for misophonia, with comments like @shutter_j highlighting this figure, indicating optimism. The tone remains somewhat cautious, mentioning study limitations like the open trial design, which tempers enthusiasm and suggests a balanced perspective that recognizes both potential and the need for further validation.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions recognize the positive findings, such as the 48% success rate mentioned by @shutter_j, indicating general support for the study's results.

InterestModerate interest

Posts show moderate curiosity, with some expressing interest in the potential of CBT for misophonia but lacking deep analysis.

EngagementModerate engagement

The comments reflect an average level of engagement, referencing specific statistics and acknowledging limitations, but few delve into detailed critique or implications.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest the findings could influence perceptions of treatment options, though they acknowledge the need for further research, signaling a moderate impact.

Abstract in brief

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) appears to be effective in reducing symptoms of misophonia in about half of the patients, based on this open trial.
Patients who experienced higher severity of misophonia and disgust were more likely to respond positively to treatment.
The study highlights that while promising, the findings are limited by the lack of a validated measurement scale and the open-label, non-controlled design.]

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