San Antonio, Texas | Dedicated Research Center

Tekton’s dedicated research site in San Antonio, TX, is a physician-led clinical research center serving a diverse and growing patient community. This location brings together practicing physicians from multiple specialties, including endocrinology, internal medicine, and other therapeutic areas. Notably, two of our Principal Investigators at this site are board-certified in diabetes and obesity, strengthening our expertise in cardiometabolic research and patient-centered metabolic care.

With this multidisciplinary foundation, the San Antonio team conducts clinical studies across a broad range of investigational treatments. In addition to vaccine studies for healthy individuals of all ages, this site supports research in conditions such as:

  • Acne Vulgaris
  • Anxiety
  • Asthma
  • Atopic Dermatitis
  • COPD
  • Depression
  • Type 2 Diabetes (DM II)
  • Gout
  • Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 (HSV-2)
  • Hypercholesterolemia
  • Hyper/hypotension
  • IBS
  • Joint Pain
  • MASH/NASH
  • Migraines
  • Obesity
  • Osteoarthritis

The site features four dedicated exam rooms, an experienced sub-investigator, and access to a database of more than 12,000 participants, enabling efficient enrollment and high-quality study execution.

For more information about joining a study in San Antonio, complete the form on this page.

Tekton Research San Antonio

19016 Stone Oak Pkwy, Suite 240, San Antonio, TX 78258

Phone: (210) 996-2600

Find a clinical trial in San Antonio
Browse open studies below, then apply online, or call (210) 460-3290.

Free Walk-In Blood Sugar (A1c) and Blood Pressure Checks
Monday, August 31, 2-4:30 p.m.

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Meet Our San Antonio Research Team

Our dedicated research team in San Antonio brings extensive experience across all phases of clinical research and multiple therapeutic areas, combining scientific expertise with a genuine commitment to advancing care.

Every clinical trial at Tekton Research is led by a board-certified Principal Investigator who safeguards participants' rights, safety, and welfare. Our entire research team receives comprehensive training in clinical research regulations, including GCP and HIPAA standards.

Jara McDonald, MD, FAAFP, DABOM, CPI

Dr. McDonald is a double board-certified family and obesity medicine physician, Certified Principal Investigator, and Soldara Integrative Family Medicine owner with experience conducting 30+ clinical trials and deep cardiometabolic expertise.

Arti Thangudu, MD

Dr. Thangudu is a triple board-certified endocrinologist, internal medicine physician, lifestyle medicine physician, and Principal Investigator with 10+ years in practice and founder leadership at Complete Medicine.

Learn More About Studies in San Antonio

Why Participate?

Participating in a clinical trial may help you:

Learn more about your health

Help advance medical research

Receive study-related exams and care at no cost

Earn compensation for study-related time and travel

To get started, complete the form on this page.

A Tekton team member will review your information and reach out about studies you may qualify for.

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Why Join a Study at Tekton?

Tekton Research site in Austin, TX

Tekton was founded in Austin, TX, in 2006.

For more than 20 years, we've connected communities with clinical trials across a wide range of health conditions.

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25,000+ people have joined a study at Tekton.

Our team is here to make the research process clear, respectful, and a positive experience for all.

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Licensed physicians and staff lead every Tekton site.

Your safety, comfort, and understanding come first throughout the study process.

Questions & Answers

Will I get paid if I participate?

Many clinical trials at Tekton offer compensation for study-related time and travel. Payment amounts vary by study.

In many cases, participants are compensated for completed visits, phone calls, diary entries, or other study-related activities. Before you decide whether to participate, the study team will explain the expected schedule and any compensation available.