SynthesisFrontiers in psychology2026
Mindfulness-based interventions for children and adolescents with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: a Bayesian meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
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Abstract
Background: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and adolescents is characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, and is frequently accompanied by impairments in executive functioning, task performance, and emotion regulation. Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) have been increasingly evaluated as non-pharmacological approaches for ADHD, but findings remain heterogeneous. Objective: To synthesize evidence from randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on the effects of MBIs for youths with ADHD using a pre-registered Bayesian random-effects systematic review and meta-analysis, and to examine potential moderators (age) and dose-response relationships (contact hours). Methods: We conducted a pre-registered Bayesian random-effects systematic review and meta-analysis of RCTs evaluating MBIs in children and adolescents with ADHD. Seven databases were searched from inception to April 30, 2025, prioritizing immediate post-intervention outcomes. Seventeen RCTs (total Results: Across all outcomes, MBIs showed a small-to-moderate advantage over control conditions (Hedges' g = 0.49, 95% CrI 0.37-0.62), with substantial heterogeneity (I Conclusion: MBIs may be a promising complementary approach for improving ADHD-related outcomes in youths. However, substantial heterogeneity and risk-of-bias considerations warrant cautious interpretation and underscore the need for larger, methodologically rigorous RCTs. Systematic review registration: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/view, Identifier: CRD420251079766 Public.
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