Comparative Effects of Different Types of Exercise Interventions on Depression in Patients With Cancer: A Network Meta‐Analysis of Randomized Controlled Studies
Network meta-analysis reveals aerobic exercise is most effective for reducing depression in patients with cancer, suggesting exercise may serve as a valuable therapy.
Key Points
Aerobic exercise has the greatest therapeutic benefits for depression, indicating its strong potential for patients with cancer.
The meta-analysis included 49 studies with 4738 participants, showing consistent efficacy across various exercise types.
Network meta-analysis and random effects model were used to assess the effectiveness of exercise interventions for cancer patients.
Exercise interventions may provide complementary therapy for alleviating depression, highlighting the need for further rigorous trials.