Healthy Adults
Research Study

Researchers are studying how muscles use insulin to process sugar in the body, using generally healthy adult volunteers to help advance understanding of metabolic health.

Fast Facts

Generally healthy

Ages 18–75

Compensation
up to $500

Conducted in
San Antonio, TX

UT Health San Antonio

Additional Information

This study is looking at how muscles use insulin to process sugar in the body. Understanding this process in generally healthy adults may help researchers develop better treatments in the future.

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Ages 18-75
  • Generally healthy
  • Not diagnosed with diabetes
  • Have a BMI above 18

Screening Visit

  • A brief visit to confirm eligibility and check that you have normal blood sugar levels


Study Visit

  • Two small IV catheters are placed to allow for blood draws and a supervised insulin/glucose infusion
  • Two small muscle biopsies are taken from your thigh muscle, one before and one after the infusion

Compensation is provided up to $500.

There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.