Supplementary file 1_Comparative efficacy of different mind–body exercises on functional c

A systematic review and network meta-analysis comparing the efficacy of different mind-body exercises for patients with chronic heart failure. The document includes results from 28 randomized controlled trials, analyzing outcomes like quality of life, cardiopulmonary endurance, and exercise tolerance. It was authored by Yongliang Zhu and uploaded to figshare in May 2026.

Use Cases

• Compare the relative efficacy of mind-body exercises like Yijinjing, Liuzijue, and Meditation based on the network meta-analysis results.
• Identify interventions with the highest potential probability for improving specific outcomes like quality of life (MLHFQ) or cardiopulmonary endurance (Peak VO2) based on SUCRA rankings.
• Inform the design of future rehabilitation strategies by considering the synergistic trends between different exercises highlighted in the cluster analysis.

Strengths

• Analysis is based on 28 randomized controlled trials, providing a structured evidence base.
• Employs multiple analytical methods including network meta-analysis, SUCRA ranking, and cluster analysis.
• The certainty of evidence for the main findings is rated as Moderate according to the CINeMA framework.

Limitations

• The primary data file is a 390.9 KB DOCX document; the underlying trial data is not provided in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Row count and column-level documentation for any potential supplementary data are unknown.
• Description metadata is limited; actual data quality requires manual inspection after download.

Provenance

Source

Systematic review of databases including PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Library.

Collection Method

Literature screening, data extraction, and risk of bias assessment conducted by two independent researchers.

Time Range

Trials from database inception to January 12, 2026.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-05-01 04:17:29; freshness should be verified.