Chen JW, Zhu K. Single Exercise for Core Symptoms and Executive Functions in ADHD: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
J Atten Disord 2024;
28:399-414. [PMID:
38156611 DOI:
10.1177/10870547231217321]
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Abstract
OBJECTIVES
A systematic review and meta-analysis of studies of single exercise on core symptoms and executive function in adolescents with ADHD.
METHODS
Four databases were searched for studies of the effects of single exercise on core symptoms and executive functioning in adolescents with ADHD.
RESULTS
Thirteen studies were included, and a single session of exercise had small effect-size improvements in core symptoms and executive function in adolescents with ADHD: 10 to 13 year olds in the early adolescent-elementary school years and 18 to 24 year olds in the late adolescent-college years. Moderate-intensity continuous training, high-intensity interval training, single sessions of less than 30 minutes, and single sessions of 30 minutes and more significantly improved cycling training, attention, inhibition, substance use, and pre-study abstinence.
CONCLUSIONS
A single session of exercise had an overall ameliorative effect on core symptoms and executive function in adolescents with ADHD.
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