Cara Therapeutics (CARA) develops novel and proprietary class of product candidates, led by Korsuva (CR845/difelikefalin) injection. This product is a first-in-class peripheral kappa opioid receptor (KOR) agonist designed to alleviate pruritus (itching) and pain.  In Phase 2 trials, Korsuva injection demonstrated statistically significant reductions in itch intensity and concomitant improvement in the quality of life in hemodialysis patients with moderate-to-severe chronic kidney disease-associated pruritus (CKD-aP). Additionally, Korsuva has demonstrated statistically …