# Comparative effects of various exercise types and doses to improve executive function in children and adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: a systematic review with pairwise, network, and dose-response meta-analyses

Source: [nature.com](https://www.nature.com/articles/s41380-026-03943-3) · 2026-11-12 · Mind
Page: https://themorning.science/story/comparative-effects-of-various-exercise-types-and-doses-to-improve-executive-fun-4b81e70c89a3afb0
Kind: research · Impact: medium

## In brief

- A systematic review with pairwise, network, and dose-response meta-analyses compares exercise types and doses for executive function in children and adolescents with ADHD.
- The study was published online in Molecular Psychiatry on 12 November 2026.

## Why it matters

It addresses which kinds and amounts of exercise may best support executive function in young people with ADHD, which can inform how clinicians and educators approach exercise-based interventions.

## Timeline

- 2026-11-12: Published online in Molecular Psychiatry

## Coverage

- [Comparative effects of various exercise types and doses to improve executive function in children and adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: a systematic review with pairwise, network, and dose-response meta-analyses](https://www.nature.com/articles/s41380-026-03943-3) — nature.com, 2026-11-12

Tags: adhd, exercise, executive function, meta-analysis, child health

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