Cara Therapeutics

CARA Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, which focuses on developing and commercializing new chemical entities designed to alleviate pruritus by selectively targeting peripheral kappa opioid receptors (KORs). Its portfolio includes opioid-based products, anesthetic-based drugs, and analgesics that targets to alleviate itch and pain. The company was founded by Derek T. Chalmers, Michael E. Lewis, and Frederique Menzaghi on July 2, 2004 and is headquartered in Stamford, CT.

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Cara Therapeutics reports solid Q4 earnings amidst growth opportunities

Cara Therapeutics showcased strong revenue growth and positive feedback on KORSUVA injection sales in Q4 2022.
While facing challenges such as demand instability and regulatory uncertainties, the company remains confident in its growth prospects.
Strategic investments, milestone anticipation, and financial stability position Cara well for future value creation and market expansion.

Cara Therapeutics reports strong Q1 revenue, optimistic about pipeline growth

Cara Therapeutics delivered solid revenue in Q1 2023 driven by the successful launch of KORSUVA and Kapruvia. While facing increased operating expenses, the company remains optimistic about its pipeline's potential. Strategic focus on KORSUVA's success and ongoing R&D efforts position Cara for future growth.

Cara Therapeutics reports solid Q2 earnings amidst regulatory uncertainties

Cara Therapeutics posted strong financial performance in Q2 2023, driven by robust net sales and cash reserves, with a focus on maximizing shareholder value.
The company faces challenges related to potential CMS changes and European market dynamics but sees opportunities in international expansion and regulatory engagement.
Overall, Cara Therapeutics remains optimistic about the commercial prospects of its key products and pipeline, aiming for sustained growth and market leadership.

Cara Therapeutics extends cash runway, faces funding challenges ahead

Cara Therapeutics reports strong financials with extended cash runway. Progress in late-stage programs and successful monetization of royalties. Facing challenges with funding limitations and uncertainties around data releases.

Cara Therapeutics extends cash runway to 2026 amidst revenue challenges

Cara Therapeutics strategically focused on NP and oral DSK programs to drive growth.
Strong demand for KORSUVA injection but challenges from reimbursement changes.
Confidence in NP program and potential partnerships signal future opportunities.
Financially extended runway to 2026 but facing liquidity challenges with $1.8 million cash.

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Shares of Cara Therapeutics Inc CARA tanked in early trading on Thursday, with the Dow shedding more than 100 points.

These Cara Therapeutics Analysts Are No Longer Bullish: 'We See No Obvious Future Value Drivers'

Cara Therapeutics (NASDAQ: CARA ) stock is falling hard on Thursday after the development-stage biopharmaceutical company announced new data from a clinical trial. This data comes from the company's Part A KOURAGE-1 study.

Why Is Cara Therapeutics (CARA) Stock Down 27% Today?

Cara Therapeutics said on Wednesday it will discontinue a mid-to-late stage study for a neurological condition that causes itching after its experimental drug did not demonstrate a meaningful clinical benefit compared to placebo.

Cara Therapeutics discontinues study on a neurological condition as drug fails

– Oral difelikefalin did not demonstrate meaningful clinical benefit compared to placebo – – Company will discontinue clinical program in NP and explore strategic alternatives – STAMFORD, Conn., June 12, 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 outcome from the dose-finding Part A of the KOURAGE-1 study evaluating the efficacy and safety of oral difelikefalin for moderate-to-severe pruritus in adult patients with notalgia paresthetica (NP).

Cara Therapeutics Announces Outcome of Part A of KOURAGE-1 Study Evaluating Oral Difelikefalin in Notalgia Paresthetica

Cara Therapeutics (CARA) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.56 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.38. This compares to loss of $0.49 per share a year ago.

Cara Therapeutics (CARA) Reports Q1 Loss, Misses Revenue Estimates

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

Cara Therapeutics Reports First Quarter 2024 Financial Results

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.

Cara Therapeutics to Announce First Quarter 2024 Financial Results on May 13, 2024

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.

Cara Therapeutics, Inc. (CARA) to Present at the 23rd Annual Needham Virtual Healthcare Conference

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.

Cara Therapeutics to Present at the 23rd Annual Needham Virtual Healthcare Conference

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.

Cara Therapeutics to Host Notalgia Paresthetica (NP) Virtual KOL Event on Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Cara Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:CARA ) Q4 2023 Earnings Call Transcript March 4, 2024 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Matt Murphy - Manager, IR Chris Posner - CEO Ryan Maynard - CFO Joana Goncalves - CMO Conference Call Participants Annabel Samimy - Stifel Joseph Stringer - Needham & Company Dennis Ding - Jefferies David Amsellem - Piper Sandler Operator Thank you for standing by, and welcome to Cara Therapeutics Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Earnings Conference Call. At this time all participants are in a listen-only mode.

Cara Therapeutics, Inc. (CARA) Q4 2023 Earnings Call Transcript

Cara Therapeutics (CARA) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.59 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.57. This compares to loss of $0.56 per share a year ago.

Cara Therapeutics (CARA) Reports Q4 Loss, Tops Revenue Estimates

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

Cara Therapeutics Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results

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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.

Cara Therapeutics to Announce Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results on March 4, 2024

Cara Therapeutics (NASDAQ: CARA ) layoffs are coming for up to 50% of the biopharmaceutical company's employees as it shifts focus to its late-stage notalgia paresthetica program. Cara Therapeutics notes that this will see it give more attention to its oral difelikefalin Phase 2/3 clinical program.

Cara Layoffs 2024: What to Know About the Latest CARA Job Cuts

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

Cara Therapeutics Prioritizes Late-Stage Notalgia Paresthetica Program and Extends Cash Runway into 2026

CARA discontinues the clinical program of oral difelikefalin for pruritus associated with atopic dermatitis following the failure of dose-finding Part A of the late-stage study. Stock plunges 49%.

CARA's Late-Stage Skin Disease Study Fails, Stock Plummets 49%

– 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 –

Cara Therapeutics Announces Outcome from Dose-Finding Part A of KIND 1 Study Evaluating Oral Difelikefalin for Moderate-to-Severe Pruritus in Patients with Atopic Dermatitis

The headline numbers for Cara (CARA) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended September 2023, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.

Cara (CARA) Reports Q3 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say

Cara Therapeutics, Inc. (Cara) Q3 2023 Earnings Call Transcript November 13, 2023 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Matt Murphy - Manager of IR Chris Posner - CEO Ryan Maynard - CFO Joana Goncalves - Chief Medical Officer Conference Call Participants Joseph Stringer - Needham & Company Sumant Kulkarni - Canaccord Genuity David Amsellem - Piper Sandler Annabel Samimy - Stifel Oren Livnat - H.C. Wainwright Operator Good afternoon.

Cara Therapeutics, Inc. (Cara) Q3 2023 Earnings Call Transcript

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

Cara Therapeutics Reports Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results

Cara (CARA) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

Earnings Preview: Cara Therapeutics (CARA) Q3 Earnings Expected to Decline

Transaction supports progression of late-stage oral difelikefalin clinical programs Non-dilutive capital expected to extend cash runway into 2025 STAMFORD, Conn., Nov. 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 it has entered into a Royalty Interest Purchase and Sale Agreement (the agreement) with HealthCare Royalty (HCRx).

Cara Therapeutics Announces up to $40.0 Million Non-Dilutive Financing Agreement with HealthCare Royalty

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.

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