Is there an ideal exercise prescription? Network meta-analysis of the impact of exercise intervention on inhibitory control in children with ADHD
- Forfatter(e)
- Li, H., Meng, Q., Zhang, P., Zhen, Z. P.
- År
- 2025
- Tidsskrift
- Journal of Psychiatric Research
- Volum
- 191
- Sider
- 294-305
- Kategori(er)
- ADHD
- Tiltakstype(r)
- Fysisk aktivitet
- Abstract
Background: This study used network meta-analysis to compare the effectiveness of different exercise prescription variables (e.g., duration, frequency, intensity, and type) in improving inhibitory control in children with ADHD.
Methods: A systematic search was conducted on databases like EBSCO, PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, and Cochrane until March 31, 2024. Two researchers independently screened literature, extracted data, and assessed quality. Analyses were performed using Stata 17.0 and Review Manager 5.4, with rankings determined by SUCRA probabilities.
Results: The analysis included 17 studies with 640 participants. Aerobic exercise interventions demonstrated significantly superior effects in enhancing inhibitory control compared to Cognitive + exercise, Multicomponent exercise, and Mind-body exercise. An intervention period of >= 12 weeks showed significantly greater effects than 4-7 weeks and 8-11 weeks. A frequency of 2 times per week was more effective than 3 times per week, and low-intensity interventions outperformed moderate-intensity interventions. The optimal intervention combination was low-intensity Aerobic exercise lasting 70 min per session, administered 2 times per week over a period of >= 12 weeks.
Conclusion: Low-intensity Aerobic exercise for 70 min, twice weekly, >= 12 weeks, was most effective for improving inhibitory control in children with ADHD. However, more research is needed due to the limited number of studies.