SynthesisFrontiers in psychiatry2024
Effects of mind-body exercise on individuals with ADHD: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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- The effects of traditional Chinese mind-body training on physical health in university students: a multilevel meta-analysis.Frontiers in physiology · 2026Pooled it
- Effects of mind-body exercise intervention on anxiety among women: a meta-analysis.Frontiers in psychology · 2025Pooled it
- Physical exercise as a non-pharmacological strategy for ADHD considering neurobiological mechanisms, cognitive benefits, and practical recommendations: a narrative review.European archives of psychiatry and clinical neuroscience · 2026Review
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Abstract
Objective: To explore the effects of mind-body exercise (MBE) on ADHD through a systematic review and meta-analysis. Methods: After identifying relevant search keywords based on the study's technical terminology, research articles were retrieved from five databases. Two researchers independently screened the results to select studies that met the inclusion criteria. A random-effects model was used to conduct a meta-analysis on the included studies. Results: The findings indicate that MBE interventions significantly improved attention in individuals with ADHD [SMD=-0.97, 95% CI (-1.56, -0.39), P < 0.05]. However, the meta-analysis found no evidence that MBE improved executive function, emotional issues, or hyperactivity/impulsivity in ADHD patients. Conclusions: MBE is beneficial for attention improvement in ADHD patients. However, further evidence is needed to support its efficacy as an adjunctive treatment for other symptoms. Systematic review registration: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero, identifier CRD42023447510.
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