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Published on in Vol 28 (2026)

Preprints (earlier versions) of this paper are available at https://preprints.jmir.org/preprint/98579, first published .
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Effects of Virtual Reality–Based Physical Exercise Interventions on Behavioral, Executive Function, and Motor Outcomes in Children and Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorder: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Effects of Virtual Reality–Based Physical Exercise Interventions on Behavioral, Executive Function, and Motor Outcomes in Children and Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorder: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Yaxiang Jia   1, 2 , PhD ;   Kai Qi   2, 3 , PhD ;   Kelong Cai   4 , PhD ;   Ye Mao   2, 5 , PhD ;   Hui Guo   2, 6 , PhD ;   Qiyi Wang   1, 2 , PhD ;   Aiguo Chen   2 , Prof Dr, PhD

1 College of Physical Education, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, China

2 School of Sport and Brain Health, Nanjing Sport Institute, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China

3 Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport, Poland, Pomerania, Poland

4 Department of Endocrinology, Drum Tower Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China

5 School of Psychology, Beijing Sport University, Beijing, Beijing, China

6 School of Psychology, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, Shanghai, China

Corresponding Author:

  • Aiguo Chen, Prof Dr, PhD
  • School of Sport and Brain Health, Nanjing Sport Institute
  • No. 8, Linggusi Road, Xuanwu District
  • Nanjing, Jiangsu
  • China
  • Phone: 86 025-84755150
  • Email: agchen@nsi.edu.cn