Comparative Effects of Different Types of Exercise Interventions on Depression in Patients With Cancer: A Network Meta‐Analysis of Randomized Controlled Studies
Network meta-analysis reveals aerobic and combined exercise reduce depression in cancer patients, suggesting exercise as a valuable complementary treatment.
Key Points
To compare the effectiveness of different exercise interventions on depression in cancer patients.
Systematic search of seven databases
Independent data extraction and quality assessment by two reviewers
Meta-analysis using random effects model and STATA software
Included 49 studies with 4738 participants
Aerobic exercise showed the greatest therapeutic benefits (SUCRA: 68.4%)
Combined exercise (SUCRA: 66.4%) and resistance exercise (SUCRA: 55.7%) also demonstrated effects