Oticara is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing a new therapy for CRS using a novel intranasal delivery approach.
CRS can remain difficult to manage — even after sinus surgery and long-term medical therapy. Many patients continue to experience ongoing inflammation and recurring symptoms, including congestion, drainage, and facial pressure.
Oticara’s investigational therapy is a single-dose, ENT-administered intranasal novel corticosteroid formulation designed for precise placement on inflamed sinonasal mucosa. By localizing treatment at the site of disease, it is intended to maximize therapeutic effect while limiting systemic steroid exposure and simplifying treatment with a single in-office dose.
Oticara’s product is a semisolid, emulsion-based intranasal formulation engineered for physician placement under endoscopic guidance using a custom applicator. Unlike sprays or rinses, the formulation is designed to remain at the target site to support sustained contact with inflamed sinonasal mucosa.
This quick, patient-friendly, single-dose therapy is designed to deliver a potent corticosteroid directly to the site of disease—maximizing local effect while limiting systemic exposure compared with oral steroids.
Clinical studies have demonstrated rapid and sustained symptom improvement, including in patients whose symptoms have remained uncontrolled despite available therapies.
Initially, we are focused on CRS patients who have tried topical therapies and have undergone sinus surgery but continue to experience persistent symptoms. A sterile formulation is also in development to support healing and recovery following sinus surgery.
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Oticara is led by a team of pharmaceutical executives with decades of successful product development experience.
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