October 3, 2025BMC Public HealthOpen Access

Effects of exercise interventions on executive function in school-aged children with ADHD: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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Exercise interventions significantly improve inhibitory control and working memory in children with ADHD, showing promise as a treatment.
The meta-analysis included 16 randomized controlled trials, revealing significant effects under various scoring methods.
Cognitive flexibility improvement was only observed under reverse scoring conditions, suggesting inconsistencies in outcomes.
Variations in measurement paradigms and scoring methods affect the intervention's effectiveness, emphasizing the need for standardized assessments.

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Systematic review and meta-analysis show exercise significantly improves inhibitory control and working memory in children with ADHD, highlighting scoring method effects.

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Systematic review and meta-analysis show exercise significantly improves inhibitory control and working memory in children with ADHD, highlighting scoring method effects.

Effects of exercise interventions on executive function in school-aged children with ADHD: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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Effects of exercise interventions on executive function in school-aged children with ADHD: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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