ADHD Prescription Medications and Their Effect on Athletic Performance: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Stimulant medications used for the treatment of Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are believed to provide a physical advantage in athletics, but several of these medications are not regulated by the World Anti-Doping Association. Given the prevalence of ADHD among the athlete population and concern for abuse of ADHD medications, this review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate effects of ADHD medications on athletic performance, thereby appraising the validity of claims of performance enhancement.

Methods

A search of MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, and Cochrane Review databases was performed for all randomized controlled trials evaluating athletic performance after ingestion of placebo or ADHD treatment medications from August 2020 through November 2020. All

SUBMITTER: Berezanskaya J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8755863 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature