Does exercise have a protective effect on cognitive function under hypoxia? A systematic review with meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study aimed to examine (1) the independent effects of hypoxia on cognitive function and (2) the effects of exercise on cognition while under hypoxia.

Methods

Design: Systematic review with meta-analysis.

Data sources

PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, PsychInfo, and SPORTDiscus were searched. Eligibility criteria for selecting studies: randomized controlled trials and nonrandomized controlled studies that investigated the effects of chronic or acute exercise on cognition under hypoxia were considered (Aim 2), as were studies investigating the effects of hypoxia on cognition (Aim 1).

Results

In total, 18 studies met our inclusionary criteria for the systematic review, and 12 studies were meta-analyzed. Exposure to hypoxia impaired attentional ability

SUBMITTER: Jung M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7749263 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature