Effects of different exercise types on craving in substance use disorder patients with drug dependence -network meta-analysis and dose-response relationships based on frequentist and Bayesian models.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Exercise interventions have been shown to effectively reduce drug craving and improve physical and mental health in patients with substance use disorders (SUDs). However, the optimal type and amount of exercise needed to maximize these benefits for SUDs is not fully understood and warrants further investigation.

Methods

A comprehensive search strategy was implemented in four electronic databases (i.e., PubMed, Web of Science, CNKI, and EMBASE) to identify randomized controlled trials examining the impact of exercise on craving in individuals with substance use disorders. Network meta-analysis and dose-response modeling were employed to assess the specific benefits of exercise on craving.

Results

The analysis incorporated a total of 30 randomized controlled

SUBMITTER: Wang C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12825257 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature