Role of Active Video Games in Blood Pressure Management Among Children and Young Adults: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT: The significant association between blood pressure (BP) in children and young adulthood and risks of cardiovascular diseases in adulthood highlights the critical need for early BP control. While lifestyle modifications such as increased physical exercise have proven effective, traditional exercise forms always suffer from low motivation and adherence. Active video games (AVGs), combining exercise with engaging gameplay, may present a promising alternative for managing BP in children and young adults. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of AVGs in managing BP among the population aged 6 to 25 years. Following the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guideline, this study retrieved and screened publications archived in the 4 databases (Web of

SUBMITTER: Zhu H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12381676 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature