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EX-32.1 - EX-32.1 - Cara Therapeutics, Inc.d316484dex321.htm
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10-K - FORM 10-K - Cara Therapeutics, Inc.d316484d10k.htm

EXHIBIT 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the following Registration Statements:

 

    Registration Statement (Form S-3 No. 333-203072) of Cara Therapeutics Inc.

 

    Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-210096) of Cara Therapeutics Inc., pertaining to the 2014 Equity Incentive Plan of Cara Therapeutics Inc.

 

    Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-203057) of Cara Therapeutics Inc., pertaining to the 2014 Equity Incentive Plan of Cara Therapeutics Inc., and

 

    Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-193905) pertaining to the 2004 Stock Incentive Plan, as amended, and 2014 Equity Incentive Plan;

of our report dated March 9, 2017, with respect to the financial statements of Cara Therapeutics Inc., included in this Annual Report (Form 10-K) of Cara Therapeutics Inc., for the year ended December 31, 2016.

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Stamford, Connecticut

March 9, 2017