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. 2024 Jul 1;16(7):e63576. doi: 10.7759/cureus.63576

Table 1. Summary of all the articles included in the review.

ADHD, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder; ANT, Attention Network Test; SDQ, Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire; SWAN, Strengths and Weaknesses of ADHD Symptoms and Normal Behavior

Study Sample size Age range Intervention Duration Outcome measures Key findings
Telles et al. (2019) [9] 61 11-12 years Yoga and breathing practices 3 days Attention and anxiety Significant improvement in attention and anxiety
Saxena et al. (2020) [10] 174 14-15 years Hatha yoga 12 weeks SWAN and Perceived Stress Scale Reduction in inattention and hyperactivity
Farahani et al. (2017) [11] 80 9-13 years Superbrain yoga 1 month Conners’ Parents Rating Scale Decrease in ADHD symptoms
Cohen et al. (2018) [12] 23 3-5 years Yoga practice 6 weeks ADHD Rating Scale-IV and SDQ Improvement in attention and impulsivity
Jensen and Kenny (2004) [13] 14 8-13 years Yoga program 20 sessions Conners’ Parent and Teacher Rating Scales Reduction in symptoms, mood swings, and temper tantrums
Santonastaso et al. (2020) [14] 32 7-11 years Mindfulness meditation 8 weeks Neuropsychological tests and academic measures Improvement in neuropsychological functions and behavior
Lo et al. (2017) [15] 100 families 5-7 years Family-based mindfulness 6 weeks SWAN, Child Behavior Checklist, and ANT Improvement in attention and behavior and reduction in parental stress