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Neurobiological effects of physical exercise in schizophrenia: a systematic review.

Vancampfort, Davy, Probst, Michel, De Hert, Marc, Soundy, Andrew, Stubbs, Brendon, Stroobants, Marc, De Herdt, Amber·2014·Disability and Rehabilitation

Abstract

PURPOSE: The aim of the present systematic review was to provide a summary of neurobiological effects of physical exercise for people with schizophrenia. METHODS: A systematic review was conducted in accordance with the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) statement. Searches were conducted up to April 2013 across three databases: Medline, PsycINFO, and Embase. A methodological quality assessment using the Downs and Black Quality Index was carried out with all of the included studies. RESULTS: Of the 654 initial data search results, two studies reported in 3 articles including 48 patients (six women) with schizophrenia, met the eligibility criteria. The methodological quality of each study was high. Data on hippocampal volume changes following physical exercise were conflicting while physical exercise-induced changes in other brain areas were absent. Increases in hippocampal volume following physical exercise were correlated with improvements in aerobic fitness and short-term memory. CONCLUSIONS: Future research is needed to investigate whether brain health in people with schizophrenia is activity-dependent. Additionally, research that considers the neurobiological mechanisms and associated functional outcomes of physical exercise in individuals with schizophrenia is required. IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATION: Understanding the neurobiological effects of physical exercise in patients with schizophrenia may contribute to the development of new rehabilitation strategies. There is currently insufficient evidence to determine if physical exercise has a beneficial influence on the brain health of people with schizophrenia.

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Authors
Vancampfort, D., Probst, M., De Hert, M., Soundy, A., Stubbs, B., Stroobants, M., & De Herdt, A.
Affiliations
  • KU Leuven (BE)
  • University of Birmingham (GB)
  • University of Greenwich (GB)
Corresponding author
Vancampfort, Davy
Venue
Disability and Rehabilitation
Published
2014-01-02
Volume
36
Issue
21
Pages
1749-1754
ISSN
  • 0963-8288 (ISSN-L)
  • 1464-5165
OpenAlex
W2063699516
Cited by
80
References
40
Citations by year
2026: 1 · 2025: 1 · 2024: 2 · 2023: 6 · 2022: 4 · 2021: 2 · 2020: 15 · 2019: 5 · 2018: 9 · 2017: 9 · 2016: 8 · 2015: 13 · 2014: 3 · 2013: 1
FWCI
1.51
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Disability and Rehabilitation (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Greenwich Academic Literature Archive (University of Greenwich) (submittedVersion)
  • Research Portal (King's College London) (submittedVersion)
  • Lirias (submittedVersion)
  • University of Birmingham Research Portal (University of Birmingham) (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Schizophrenia research and treatment
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Physiology › Physical Activity and Health
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
Keywords
physical activity, schizophrenia, neurobiological effects, hippocampal volume, cardiorespiratory fitness, short-term memory, brain health, rehabilitation strategies
MeSH terms
Hippocampus, Humans, Organ Size, Schizophrenia, Exercise

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