Effectiveness of Exercise on Sleep Quality in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
<b>Objective</b>: This study aimed to systematically review the available evidence on the effects of exercise training programs on sleep quality in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. <b>Methods</b>: Studies were searched in five electronic databases until March 2024. T...
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| author | Daniel González-Devesa Miguel Adriano Sanchez-Lastra Benito Outeda-Monteagudo José Carlos Diz-Gómez Carlos Ayán-Pérez |
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| description | <b>Objective</b>: This study aimed to systematically review the available evidence on the effects of exercise training programs on sleep quality in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. <b>Methods</b>: Studies were searched in five electronic databases until March 2024. The methodological quality of the included studies was assessed using the Physiotherapy Evidence Database and Methodological Index for Non-Randomized Studies scales. <b>Results</b>: A total of five randomized clinical trials, two non-randomized comparative studies, and one single-arm trial were included. Self-reported sleep quality (<i>n</i> = 7) and objective sleep status (<i>n</i> = 3) were the main outcomes analyzed. Generally, exercise induced positive effects on self-reported sleep outcomes. The performed meta-analysis with data from 131 participants indicated that exercise showed a non-significant trend towards increasing objective sleep duration (Hedges’ g −2.67; 95% CI −11.33; 5.99, <i>p</i> = 0.185). While exercise appears safe for individuals with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, its efficacy in managing sleep disturbances in this population remains uncertain. <b>Conclusions</b>: While there is evidence suggesting a positive impact of exercise on self-reported sleep quality, its efficacy for improving sleep duration could not be confirmed. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-9bb7b56e3106450dba30c1a9313b3da22025-08-20T02:44:31ZengMDPI AGChildren2227-90672025-01-0112211910.3390/children12020119Effectiveness of Exercise on Sleep Quality in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-AnalysisDaniel González-Devesa0Miguel Adriano Sanchez-Lastra1Benito Outeda-Monteagudo2José Carlos Diz-Gómez3Carlos Ayán-Pérez4Grupo de Investigación en Actividad Física, Educación, y Salud (GIAFES), Universidad Católica de Ávila, C/Canteros, 05005 Avila, SpainWell-Move Research Group, Galicia Sur Health Research Institute (IIS Galicia Sur), Servizo Galego de Saúde-Universidade de Vigo, 36310 Vigo, SpainFacultad de Ciencias de la Educación y del Deporte, Universidade de Vigo, 36002 Pontevedra, SpainWell-Move Research Group, Galicia Sur Health Research Institute (IIS Galicia Sur), Servizo Galego de Saúde-Universidade de Vigo, 36310 Vigo, SpainWell-Move Research Group, Galicia Sur Health Research Institute (IIS Galicia Sur), Servizo Galego de Saúde-Universidade de Vigo, 36310 Vigo, Spain<b>Objective</b>: This study aimed to systematically review the available evidence on the effects of exercise training programs on sleep quality in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. <b>Methods</b>: Studies were searched in five electronic databases until March 2024. The methodological quality of the included studies was assessed using the Physiotherapy Evidence Database and Methodological Index for Non-Randomized Studies scales. <b>Results</b>: A total of five randomized clinical trials, two non-randomized comparative studies, and one single-arm trial were included. Self-reported sleep quality (<i>n</i> = 7) and objective sleep status (<i>n</i> = 3) were the main outcomes analyzed. Generally, exercise induced positive effects on self-reported sleep outcomes. The performed meta-analysis with data from 131 participants indicated that exercise showed a non-significant trend towards increasing objective sleep duration (Hedges’ g −2.67; 95% CI −11.33; 5.99, <i>p</i> = 0.185). While exercise appears safe for individuals with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, its efficacy in managing sleep disturbances in this population remains uncertain. <b>Conclusions</b>: While there is evidence suggesting a positive impact of exercise on self-reported sleep quality, its efficacy for improving sleep duration could not be confirmed.https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/12/2/119ADHDphysical activitysleep durationsleep status |
| spellingShingle | Daniel González-Devesa Miguel Adriano Sanchez-Lastra Benito Outeda-Monteagudo José Carlos Diz-Gómez Carlos Ayán-Pérez Effectiveness of Exercise on Sleep Quality in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Children ADHD physical activity sleep duration sleep status |
| title | Effectiveness of Exercise on Sleep Quality in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis |
| title_full | Effectiveness of Exercise on Sleep Quality in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis |
| title_fullStr | Effectiveness of Exercise on Sleep Quality in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis |
| title_full_unstemmed | Effectiveness of Exercise on Sleep Quality in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis |
| title_short | Effectiveness of Exercise on Sleep Quality in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis |
| title_sort | effectiveness of exercise on sleep quality in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder a systematic review and meta analysis |
| topic | ADHD physical activity sleep duration sleep status |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/12/2/119 |
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