Spasticity

Added to TX CUP: 2019

Diagnosis Context

Spasticity is a velocity-dependent increase in muscle tone arising from upper motor neuron dysfunction. It is a symptom of an underlying neurological condition, not a stand-alone disease, and is documented by a neurologist or physiatrist alongside the underlying diagnosis.

CUP Eligibility

Spasticity is on the Texas Compassionate Use Program’s current qualifying conditions list.

Evidence Base for Low-THC Therapy

The cannabinoid literature in spasticity is most developed in MS-related spasticity, with additional work in spinal cord injury. Texas’s CUP authorizes only low-THC products under a statutory cap. The certifying physician will discuss what the evidence supports for your underlying condition.

What a CURT Physician Will Look For

• Documentation of the underlying neurological diagnosis
• Spasticity assessment (Modified Ashworth Scale or equivalent) if available
• Current antispasticity regimen and response
• Functional impact on activities of daily living
• Treating neurology or physiatry contact information for care coordination

Step-by-Step Booking

1. Send a brief intake message describing the underlying diagnosis and current spasticity treatment
2. Confirm Texas residency and review the records list with our intake team
3. Submit neurology or physiatry records through the secure upload link
4. Attend the telehealth visit
5. If certified, the physician enters you in the Texas Compassionate Use Registry

Documentation Checklist

• Records establishing the underlying neurological diagnosis
• Spasticity assessment if available
• Current antispasticity medications with response
• Government-issued Texas ID

Patient-Asked Questions

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