review of variability in outcome measures across Misophonia studies

Across the seven studies reviewed by Aazh (2026), misophonia outcome measurement was highly heterogeneous, with both clinician-rated and self-report instruments employed and only the Amsterdam Misophonia Scale family (A-MISO-S / AMISOS-R) used in more than one study reviewed. Most instruments were multidimensional (assessing combinations of emotional, behavioral, and functional impacts) , though some emphasized specific constructs such as functional impact (Misophonia Impact Questionnaire, MIQ) or symptom severity (Sound Sensitivity Symptoms Questionnaire, SSSQ), and one study relied on a general anger measure (Novaco Anger Scale). The author suggest that this variability limits direct comparison across studies , emphasizing the need for a core set of pre defined outcomes outcome set for future clinical trials (Aazh, 2026).