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Cara Therapeutics Announces Presentation at the 22nd Annual Needham Virtual Healthcare Conference

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Cara Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CARA), a biopharmaceutical company focused on treating pruritus, announced that CEO Christopher Posner will present at the 22nd Annual Needham Virtual Healthcare Conference on April 17, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. EDT. Investors can access the presentation via a webcast on the company’s website, where an archived version will be available for 30 days. Cara’s KORSUVA® (difelikefalin) injection is the first FDA-approved treatment for moderate-to-severe pruritus associated with chronic kidney disease in adults on hemodialysis. The company is also developing an oral formulation of difelikefalin and has ongoing Phase 3 programs for treating pruritus in patients with non-dialysis dependent advanced chronic kidney disease and atopic dermatitis, along with a Phase 2/3 program for notalgia paresthetica.

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  • KORSUVA® is the first FDA-approved treatment for pruritus in chronic kidney disease.
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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.

A webcast of the presentation can be accessed under "Events & Presentations" in the News & Investors section of the Company's website at www.CaraTherapeutics.com. An archived webcast recording will be available on the Cara website for approximately 30 days.

About Cara Therapeutics

Cara Therapeutics is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company leading a new treatment paradigm to improve the lives of patients suffering from pruritus. The Company’s KORSUVA® (difelikefalin) injection is the first and only FDA-approved treatment for moderate-to-severe pruritus associated with chronic kidney disease in adults undergoing hemodialysis. The Company is developing an oral formulation of difelikefalin and has Phase 3 programs ongoing for the treatment of pruritus in patients with non-dialysis dependent advanced chronic kidney disease and atopic dermatitis. In addition, the Company has initiated a Phase 2/3 program of oral difelikefalin for the treatment of moderate-to-severe pruritus in patients with notalgia paresthetica. For more information, visit www.CaraTherapeutics.com and follow the company on Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Annie Spinetta
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INVESTOR CONTACT:
Iris Francesconi, Ph.D.
Cara Therapeutics
203-406-3700
investor@caratherapeutics.com


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What is the focus of Cara Therapeutics?

Cara Therapeutics specializes in treatments for pruritus, particularly related to chronic kidney disease.

When will Cara Therapeutics present at the Needham Virtual Healthcare Conference?

Cara Therapeutics will present on April 17, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. EDT.

What is KORSUVA® used for?

KORSUVA® is used to treat moderate-to-severe pruritus associated with chronic kidney disease in adults undergoing hemodialysis.

What new developments is Cara Therapeutics pursuing?

Cara is developing an oral formulation of difelikefalin and conducting multiple clinical trials for treating pruritus.

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