Articles from Cara Therapeutics, Inc.

Piper Sandler & Co. to act as financial advisor

– Oral difelikefalin did not demonstrate meaningful clinical benefit compared to placebo –

Topline efficacy and safety results from KOURAGE 1 Part A portion of notalgia paresthetica (NP) pivotal program now expected by the end of 2Q24

STAMFORD, Conn., May 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cara Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CARA), a development-stage biopharmaceutical company leading a new treatment paradigm to improve the lives of patients suffering from pruritus, today announced the Company will report first quarter 2024 financial results on Monday, May 13, 2024, after the U.S. markets close. The press release will be available under “Press Releases” in the Investors section of the Company’s website at www.CaraTherapeutics.com.

STAMFORD, Conn., April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cara Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CARA), a development-stage biopharmaceutical company leading a new treatment paradigm to improve the lives of patients suffering from pruritus, today announced that Christopher Posner, President and Chief Executive Officer, will present at the 23rd Annual Needham Virtual Healthcare Conference on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at 8:40 a.m. EDT.

STAMFORD, Conn., March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cara Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CARA), a development-stage biopharmaceutical company leading a new treatment paradigm to improve the lives of patients suffering from pruritus, today announced the Company will host a virtual key opinion leader (KOL) event titled “Meet the NP Experts” on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. EDT.

–Announced prioritization of clinical programs to focus on late-stage development of oral difelikefalin for notalgia paresthetica (NP)–

STAMFORD, Conn., Feb. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cara Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CARA) today announced the Company will host a conference call and live audio webcast on Monday, March 4, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. EST to report fourth quarter and full year 2023 financial results and provide a corporate update.

– Focus on Phase 2/3 program in notalgia paresthetica (NP), a neuropathic disorder with significant unmet need –

– Oral difelikefalin as adjunct to topical corticosteroids (TCS) did not demonstrate meaningful clinical benefit compared to TCS alone; As a result, Cara will discontinue its clinical program in pruritus associated with atopic dermatitis –

– Non-dilutive financing agreement with HealthCare Royalty for up to $40 million expected to extend cash runway into 2025 –

Transaction supports progression of late-stage oral difelikefalin clinical programs

STAMFORD, Conn., Oct. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cara Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CARA), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company leading a new treatment paradigm to improve the lives of patients suffering from pruritus, today announced the Company will host a conference call and live audio webcast on Monday, November 13, 2023, at 4:30 p.m. ET to report third quarter 2023 financial results and provide a corporate update.

Approval triggers $1.5 million milestone payment to Cara

STAMFORD, Conn., Sept. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cara Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CARA), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company leading a new treatment paradigm to improve the lives of patients suffering from pruritus, today announced that Christopher Posner, President and Chief Executive Officer, will present at the H.C. Wainwright 25th Annual Global Investment Conference on Monday, September 11, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. EDT in New York, NY.

– 2Q23 total revenue of $6.9M including collaborative revenue of $5.4M from the Company’s share of profit of KORSUVA® (difelikefalin) injection –

STAMFORD, Conn., Aug. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cara Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CARA), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company leading a new treatment paradigm to improve the lives of patients suffering from pruritus, today announced the appointment of Helen M. Boudreau to its Board of Directors. Ms. Boudreau has more than 30 years of operating experience in a variety of industries, including the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors, in addition to serving as a director on numerous public boards.

STAMFORD, Conn., Aug. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cara Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CARA), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company leading a new treatment paradigm to improve the lives of patients suffering from pruritus, today announced that Christopher Posner, President and Chief Executive Officer, will present at the Canaccord Genuity 43rd Annual Growth Conference on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at 8:00 a.m. EDT in Boston, MA.

STAMFORD, Conn., July 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cara Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CARA), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company leading a new treatment paradigm to improve the lives of patients suffering from pruritus, today announced the Company will host a conference call and live audio webcast on Monday, August 7, 2023, at 4:30 p.m. ET to report second quarter 2023 financial results and provide a corporate update.

STAMFORD, Conn., June 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cara Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CARA), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company leading a new treatment paradigm to improve the lives of patients suffering from pruritus, today announced that Christopher Posner, President and Chief Executive Officer, will present at the Jefferies Healthcare Conference on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at 3 p.m. EDT in New York, NY.

Recommendation will enable eligible patients in England, Wales and Northern Ireland to access the first licensed treatment for moderate-to-severe chronic kidney disease (CKD)-associated pruritus in adult patients on haemodialysis

– 1Q23 total revenue of $6.2M including collaborative revenue of $2.8M from the Company’s share of profit of KORSUVA® (difelikefalin) injection –

STAMFORD, Conn., May 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cara Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CARA), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company leading a new treatment paradigm to improve the lives of patients suffering from pruritus, today announced the Company will host a conference call and live audio webcast on Monday, May 15, 2023, at 4:30 p.m. ET to report first quarter 2023 financial results and provide a corporate update.

STAMFORD, Conn., April 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cara Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CARA), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company leading a new treatment paradigm to improve the lives of patients suffering from pruritus, today announced that Christopher Posner, President and Chief Executive Officer, will present a company overview at the 22nd Annual Needham Virtual Healthcare Conference on Monday, April 17, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. EDT.

STAMFORD, Conn., March 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cara Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CARA), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company leading a new treatment paradigm to improve the lives of patients suffering from pruritus, today released its inaugural Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report highlighting the Company’s efforts in key areas such as corporate governance, diversity and inclusion in the workplace, environmental stewardship and social responsibility.

– 4Q22 total revenue was $3.3 million including collaborative revenue of $1.1 million from the Company’s share of profit of KORSUVA® (difelikefalin) injection; FY22 revenue was $41.9 million including collaborative revenue of $16.6 million –

STAMFORD, Conn., Feb. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cara Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CARA), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company leading a new treatment paradigm to improve the lives of patients suffering from pruritus, today announced the Company will host a conference call and live audio webcast on Monday, March 6, 2023, at 4:30 p.m. EST to report fourth quarter and full year 2022 financial results and provide a corporate update.

Publication underscores the importance of data in underrecognized neuropathic itch disorder which lacks an approved treatment

STAMFORD, Conn., Jan. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cara Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CARA), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company leading a new treatment paradigm to improve the lives of patients suffering from pruritus, today announced the Company will host an in-person and virtual Capital Markets Day in New York City on Thursday, February 16, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. EST.

STAMFORD, Conn., Jan. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cara Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CARA), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company leading a new treatment paradigm to improve the lives of patients suffering from pruritus, today announced that Christopher Posner, President and Chief Executive Officer, will present a company overview at the 41st Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on Monday, January 9, 2023, at 11:15 a.m. PST (2:15 p.m. EST) in San Francisco, CA.

– Net revenue was $16.2M for 3Q22 including profit-sharing revenue of $7.4M from KORSUVA® (difelikefalin) injection –

STAMFORD, Conn., Nov. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cara Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CARA), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company leading a new treatment paradigm to improve the lives of patients suffering from pruritus, today announced the appointment of Lisa von Moltke, M.D., to its Board of Directors. Dr. von Moltke currently serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer at Seres Therapeutics, Inc.

STAMFORD, Conn., Nov. 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cara Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CARA), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company leading a new treatment paradigm to improve the lives of patients suffering from pruritus, today announced that members of its Executive Leadership Team will present at the following investor conferences:

STAMFORD, Conn., Oct. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cara Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CARA), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company leading a new treatment paradigm to improve the lives of patients suffering from pruritus, today announced the Company will host a conference call and live audio webcast on Monday, November 7, 2022, at 4:30 p.m. ET to report third quarter 2022 financial results and provide a corporate update.

STAMFORD, Conn., Sept. 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cara Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CARA), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company leading a new treatment paradigm to improve the lives of patients suffering from pruritus, today announced that its licensing partner Maruishi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. submitted a New Drug Application (NDA) in Japan for approval of difelikefalin for the treatment of pruritus in hemodialysis patients.