Researchers at the Bartlett School of Architecture, University College London (UCL), are conducting a study examining how people with misophonia respond to sounds that have been artificially “softened” by a wearable device called the Humbrella.
The study aims to explore whether wearable technology can temper negative reactions to misophonia trigger sounds and provide insights that may inform researchers, therapists and practitioners.
The researchers are seeking participants who:
Thirty participants will be selected in total.
Before attending, participants will complete a questionnaire about their condition, which should take approximately 10 minutes.
During the in-person session, participants will:
The sounds will be audible but not loud and will be no louder than an intimate conversation. The complete in-person session will last no more than 60 minutes. Participants may take a break at any time.
There will be no video or audio recording of the tests.
Participants will receive £20 in Amazon vouchers and a £5 travel allowance.
The study will take place at University College London, Here East, Stratford.
The study has been approved by the UCL Humanities, Arts and Science Research Ethics Committee, Project ID 3072. It is funded by an EPSRC Discovery to Use Grant.
To register your interest, please email:
For further information about the study, please contact Dr Paul Bavister:
Please note: This is an independent research study conducted by Dr Paul Bavister at the Bartlett School of Architecture, University College London. The Hashir International Institute is not involved in the design or conduct of the study but is pleased to support participant recruitment to advance research into misophonia.
