Optimal exercise prescription for depression and anxiety in children and adolescents: a Bayesian dose–response network meta-analysis protocol

Key Points

• To establish the best exercise prescriptions for reducing depression and anxiety symptoms in children and adolescents.
• Conduct a network meta-analysis comparing various doses of exercise interventions.
• Utilize Bayesian statistical methods to analyze the effectiveness of exercise on mental health outcomes.
• Register the protocol with PROSPERO for systematic reviews.
• Expected to identify optimal exercise doses for mental health improvements in young populations.
• Aims to clarify the relationship between exercise intensity, duration, and psychological benefits.