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. 

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Tekton Research San Antonio
4805 Fredericksburg Rd, San Antonio, TX, 78229

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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 patient 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

Dr. Jara McDonald is an Obesity, Diabetes, and Integrative Medicine Specialist with over 10 years of experience in cardiometabolic care and 4 years in clinical research. She owns and operates her own integrative direct primary care (DPC) practice focused on evidence-based mind-body wellness and integration of leading-edge research, providing personalized weight management care and individualized patient success plans. Her DPC model allows for increased patient access and facilitates in-depth discussions about research studies, enabling her to provide comprehensive care that incorporates the latest medical evidence.

Arti Thangudu, MD

Dr. Arti Thangudu is triple board-certified physician in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, and Internal Medicine, with more than a decade of clinical experience. She provides integrative, lifestyle-focused care centered on sustainable behavior and habit change to help patients manage and prevent chronic conditions such as diabetes, thyroid disease, obesity, and women’s health concerns.

Dr. Thangudu is the CEO and Founder of Complete Medicine, a Direct Primary Care (DPC) practice offering personalized, relationship-based care. Through both in-person and virtual services, she supports patients across major Texas cities, including Houston, San Antonio, and Austin, with a focus on empowering individuals to take control of their metabolic and overall health.

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Why Participate?

Participating in a clinical trial may help you:

  • Learn more about your condition
  • Advance medical discoveries
  • Receive access to investigational therapies at no cost

Most studies provide compensation for time and travel costs. Health insurance is generally not needed to join a clinical trial.

There is never an obligation to join — we're here to help you make the best decision.

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