March 3, 2026Open Access

The effects of exergaming on executive functions in children with ADHD: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials

Key Points

Positive trends in executive functions were noted with exergaming, but evidence remains insufficient.
The analysis included data from randomised controlled trials focusing on children diagnosed with ADHD.
High-quality measurements and complete reporting of outcomes are vital for future studies.
The findings highlight the need for more robust evidence to inform effective interventions.

Abstract

The results indicate that although the direction of effects shows positive trends, the evidence remains insufficient and imprecise to determine the clear conclusion whether exergaming can increase EFs and adherence to PA in children with ADHD. Future research with high-quality measurement of the outcome and completely reporting outcome data is necessary to strengthen the evidence and to inform the implementation.

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Febryansah Gilang Aris Pradana

State University of Semarang

Rakhmat Ari Wibowo

Universitas Gadjah Mada

Graham Baker

Education Scotland

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Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine

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University of Edinburgh

State University of Semarang

Universitas Negeri Surabaya

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