For this study, we plan to better understand the impact Ramadan can have on sleep health and cardiometabolic health. Read more on how you can get involved.

JOIN THE STUDY

As a participant in our remote track, your journey begins with a single virtual clinic visit to meet our team, followed by a baseline survey to help us understand your starting health metrics. Throughout the study, you will help us track the impact of shifted meal and prayer schedules by keeping a daily sleep and meal diary before, during, and after Ramadan. This phase of the study concludes with a brief end-of-study follow-up survey.

Remote Study

Joining the study is designed to be seamless and remote, fitting into your daily rhythm while providing us with vital data.

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Watch the video to the right to learn more about the remote study:

In-person Study

For those looking for the most comprehensive understanding of their health, our in-person track offers a high-tech, personalized experience.

As a participant, you will visit our clinic twice for personalized health assessments and complete a baseline survey to establish your starting health profile. You will be asked to wear a sleep tracker, light sensor, and a continuous glucose monitor. Throughout the period before, during, and after Ramadan, you will also maintain a daily sleep and meal diary.

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Watch the video to the right to learn more about the in-person study:

The image shows the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque at sunset with a colorful sky. The mosque's white domes and arches are illuminated, and their reflection can be seen in the water and patterned floor in front of the mosque.

Why Your Participation Matters

By joining the participants in this study, you are a partnering in global health discovery.

  • Personal Insight: Gain a deeper understanding of your own health and how your body adapts during Ramadan.

  • Community Impact: Help researchers from Harvard Medical School create health guidelines that benefit the entire UAE and the global community of Ramadan observers.

  • Prestigious Collaboration: Contribute to a high-level scientific initiative designed specifically for the lifestyle of adults in the Emirates.

  • Compensation for Your Efforts: Participants will be paid for their contributions after the study is completed.

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