Teachers' hidden struggle: could noise sensitivity be fueling job stress?
NCT ID NCT07527780
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at how common hyperacusis (sensitivity to everyday sounds) and misophonia (strong negative reactions to specific sounds) are among teachers, and whether these conditions add to their work stress. Researchers will survey 500 teachers in Turkey to measure these sensitivities and their link to occupational well-being. The goal is to better understand these challenges and inform ways to improve working conditions for educators.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could highlight unrecognized causes of teacher stress and point toward better support strategies in schools.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It measures prevalence and associations, so it cannot prove cause and effect or lead directly to a therapy.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 500 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Mar 2025
- Expected to finish
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May 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
The study population will consist of teachers actively working in preschool, elementary, middle, and high schools. Participants will be aged 22 to 45 years, without diagnosed hearing loss, chronic illnesses, or psychological/psychiatric disorders. The study will include teachers from various schools to represent a diverse range of educational environments and experiences. Both male and female teachers will be eligible, and participants must be willing to provide informed consent prior to participation.
- Ages
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22 to 45 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Teachers actively working in preschool, elementary, middle, or high schools. * Age between 22 and 45 years. * Willingness to participate and provide informed consent. * No diagnosed hearing loss. * No chronic illnesses. * No diagnosed psychological or psychiatric disorders. Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals with hearing loss. * Individuals with chronic illnesses. * Individuals with serious psychological or psychiatric diagnoses. * Individuals who are not actively teaching. * Participants unwilling to provide informed consent.
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Conditions
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The places running it
2 sites. The list below names each one and where it is.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Atatürk Anatolia Highschool
RECRUITINGÇorum, 19000, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Ondokuz May Highschool
RECRUITINGSamsun, 55000, Turkey (Türkiye)
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