Table 19KQ2 summary of findings and strength of evidence for physical exercise

KQ2 Intervention and ComparisonOutcomeNumber of Studies; Study Design and IDsFindingsReasons for DowngradingSoE
KQ2 exercise vs controlBehavior0 studiesNo dataCInsufficient
KQ2 exercise vs controlBroadband measures1 RCT239No systematic effect (SMD 0.20; CI −0.51, 0.92; 1 study, n=30)CInsufficient
KQ2 exercise vs controlADHD symptoms1 RCT345No dataCInsufficient
KQ2 exercise vs controlFunctional impairment0 studiesNo dataCInsufficient
KQ2 exercise vs controlAcceptability of treatment0 studiesNo dataCInsufficient
KQ2 exercise vs controlAcademic performance0 studiesNo dataCInsufficient
KQ2 exercise vs controlAppetite suppression0 studiesNo dataCInsufficient
KQ2 exercise vs controlParticipants with adverse events0 studiesNo dataCInsufficient

Notes: C = inconsistency, CI = 95% confidence interval, KQ = Key Question, RCT = randomized controlled trial, SMD = standardized mean differences, SoE = strength of evidence

From: 5, Results: Treatment of ADHD

Cover of ADHD Diagnosis and Treatment in Children and Adolescents
ADHD Diagnosis and Treatment in Children and Adolescents [Internet].
Comparative Effectiveness Review, No. 267.
Peterson BS, Trampush J, Maglione M, et al.

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