The effect of active video games on cognitive functioning in clinical and non-clinical populations: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

•This is the first meta-analysis of active video games (‘exergames’) for cognition.•Our search identified 17 randomized controlled trials with 926 participants in total.•Exergames improved cognition in both clinical and non-clinical populations.•Significant effects were found executive functions, at...

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Published in:	Neuroscience and biobehavioral reviews Vol. 78; pp. 34 - 43
Main Authors:	Stanmore, Emma, Stubbs, Brendon, Vancampfort, Davy, de Bruin, Eling D., Firth, Joseph
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States Elsevier Ltd 01.07.2017
Subjects:	Alzheimer’s Cognition Cognitive impairment Dementia Executive Function Exercise Humans Parkinson’s disease Physical activity Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic Video Games Exercise Physical activity Alzheimer’s Parkinson’s disease Cognitive impairment Dementia
ISSN:	0149-7634, 1873-7528, 1873-7528
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