Systematic review and meta-analysis of combined cognitive-behavioral therapy and physical activity and exercise interventions for pediatric chronic disease.
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| Title: | Systematic review and meta-analysis of combined cognitive-behavioral therapy and physical activity and exercise interventions for pediatric chronic disease. |
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| Authors: | Black, William R1,2 (AUTHOR), Klinggraeff, Lauren von3 (AUTHOR), White, David A4,5 (AUTHOR), Forseth, Bethany5,6 (AUTHOR), Jackson, Jamie L1,2 (AUTHOR), Bates, Carolyn R5,7 (AUTHOR), Pfledderer, Christopher D8,9 (AUTHOR), Dobbins, Sidney1 (AUTHOR), Hoskinson, Kristen R1,2 (AUTHOR), Gehred, Alison1 (AUTHOR), Davis, Ann M5,7 (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Journal of Pediatric Psychology. Jul2025, Vol. 50 Issue 7, p620-632. 13p. |
| Subject Terms: | *Cognitive therapy, *Comparative studies, Physical activity, Exercise therapy, Juvenile diseases, Health outcome assessment, Clinical trials |
| Abstract: | Objective Cognitive-behavioral (CBT) interventions combined with either a physical activity (CBT+PA) or exercise intervention (CBT+Ex) are becoming more common in pediatric populations. Considering the independent effects of PA and exercise on health and psychological outcomes, it is unclear whether CBT alone differs from CBT+PA or CBT+Ex in efficacy. The main objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials (RCTs) was to assess the efficacy of CBT+PA and CBT+Ex interventions in pediatric chronic disease. Method This review included RCTs in children (≤18 years) with a chronic condition, a CBT+Ex or CBT+PA intervention, and an objective measure of PA&Ex. Seven databases were searched using MeSH terms and key terms and included studies published before July 1, 2023. Abstracts were reviewed for inclusion by two independent reviewers, data was extracted by three independent reviewers. Risk of bias (RoB 2) and study quality were coded. Random effect meta-analyses of differences in between-group change in PA&Ex were conducted. Results Eligible studies (k = 5) reported outcomes for a combined 446 children. A small, nonsignificant overall effect was found (d = 0.10, 95% CI −0.16, 0.35) indicating intervention groups (CBT+PA or CBT+Ex) increased engagement in PA&Ex more than comparator groups (CBT). Additional analyses were inconclusive due to the small number of eligible studies. Discussion Additional RCTs are needed with integrated PA&Ex interventions targeting pediatric chronic disease. Future trials should report more detailed PA&Ex data. The full protocol for this analysis was prospectively registered in Open Science Framework (project ID: osf.io/m4wtc). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Abstract: | Objective Cognitive-behavioral (CBT) interventions combined with either a physical activity (CBT+PA) or exercise intervention (CBT+Ex) are becoming more common in pediatric populations. Considering the independent effects of PA and exercise on health and psychological outcomes, it is unclear whether CBT alone differs from CBT+PA or CBT+Ex in efficacy. The main objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials (RCTs) was to assess the efficacy of CBT+PA and CBT+Ex interventions in pediatric chronic disease. Method This review included RCTs in children (≤18 years) with a chronic condition, a CBT+Ex or CBT+PA intervention, and an objective measure of PA&Ex. Seven databases were searched using MeSH terms and key terms and included studies published before July 1, 2023. Abstracts were reviewed for inclusion by two independent reviewers, data was extracted by three independent reviewers. Risk of bias (RoB 2) and study quality were coded. Random effect meta-analyses of differences in between-group change in PA&Ex were conducted. Results Eligible studies (k = 5) reported outcomes for a combined 446 children. A small, nonsignificant overall effect was found (d = 0.10, 95% CI −0.16, 0.35) indicating intervention groups (CBT+PA or CBT+Ex) increased engagement in PA&Ex more than comparator groups (CBT). Additional analyses were inconclusive due to the small number of eligible studies. Discussion Additional RCTs are needed with integrated PA&Ex interventions targeting pediatric chronic disease. Future trials should report more detailed PA&Ex data. The full protocol for this analysis was prospectively registered in Open Science Framework (project ID: osf.io/m4wtc). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 01468693 |
| DOI: | 10.1093/jpepsy/jsae087 |
