Exploring the role of time in medieval Islamic medicine
Official title: Around the clock: Time in medieval Islamic clinical cultures
Funded at Johns Hopkins University · NIH-11043782 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how doctors in medieval Islamic times thought about time and used it in their medical practices, exploring how this understanding affected the treatment of different health issues, and it aims to share these insights in a book to help us understand the history of patient care better.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project start | January 1, 2025 |
| Project end | December 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $91,049 |
| NIH project number | 1G13LM014707-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11043782 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals interested in the historical aspects of medicine, particularly those with a focus on cultural influences on healthcare.
✕Less likely to help
Patients seeking direct medical treatment or interventions will likely not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how medieval Islamic physicians understood and utilized the concept of time in their medical practices. It examines the relationship between time and various medical conditions, including acute and chronic diseases, and how these were influenced by cultural, religious, and social factors. The project aims to produce a book that delves into the historical context of medical ethics and professional development in relation to time, providing insights into how these concepts shaped patient care and treatment approaches in the past.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance our understanding of historical medical practices, potentially informing modern approaches to physician burnout and patient care.
How similar studies have gone: While this research explores a unique historical perspective, similar studies have successfully highlighted the importance of cultural contexts in medical practices.
Where this research is happening
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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ragab , Ahmed — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Ragab , Ahmed
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.