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anxiety sensitivity and mindfulness as assessment and intervention targets for misophonia in OCD populations

In a 2026 study, Karaytuğ examined the severity of misophonia symptoms in individuals with obsessive–compulsive disorder and tested whether anxiety sensitivity and mindfulness mediated the relationship between OCD symptom severity and misophonia. The findings suggest that evaluating anxiety sensitivity and mindfulness may enhance clinical assessment by identifying cognitive-emotional factors associated with misophonia symptoms in OCD. Anxiety sensitivity emerged as a central factor in misophonic responses, indicating it may be an important target in case formulation and intervention planning. Although secondary to anxiety sensitivity, mindfulness may also contribute to understanding emotional reactivity and regulatory capacity, supporting the integration of exposure-based and mindfulness-informed approaches in treatment (Karaytuğ et al., 2026).