Develops the DiGA Cara Care – a digital irritable bowel syndrome therapy via app on prescription

Cara by HiDoc Technologies GmbH

Berlin (presumed, not explicitly confirmed)New on Amplifa

11-50Employees (XING)

About Cara by HiDoc Technologies

Cara by HiDoc Technologies GmbH develops Cara Care, a digital health application (DiGA) for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome. The 12-week therapy via app includes modules on foundational knowledge, nutrition (low-FODMAP diet), emotions and behavior, as well as audio-guided hypnosis. In addition, a symptom and food diary, a prescription service coordinated with the treating practice, coaching by certified nutritionists via chat, and customer support within the app are available. Cara Care for IBS is listed in the BfArM DiGA directory (No. 01346) and is reimbursable by statutory health insurers; there are also Class 1 medical devices for IBD and heartburn. The company was presented as a start-up in 2016 as part of the TK Health-i initiative and has been featured in media such as HuffPost, NDR and DIE WELT. The headquarters is presumed to be in Berlin based on the 030 area code and is not explicitly confirmed.

Site: Berlin (presumed
Processes: Digital therapy app on prescription (DiGA), Prescription service and coordination with treating practices, Coaching by certified nutritionists (chat), Symptom and food diary / tracking, Audio-guided hypnosis, Customer support within the app, Data export and exchange with physicians
Certificates: DiGA approval (digital health application, BfArM directory No. 01346), Class 1 medical device (Cara Care for IBS, IBD, heartburn), DiGA approval (BfArM directory No. 01346, Cara Care for IBS), Class 1 medical device (IBS, IBD, heartburn)
Employees: 11-50
Industries: Digital health (Digital Health), Therapy for irritable bowel syndrome, Inflammatory bowel diseases (Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis), Heartburn/reflux/gastritis/functional dyspepsia

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Prescription service and coordination with the practice
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Submission to the health insurer
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Activation of the app
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12-week digital therapy
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Support and data export for physicians

Locations

Berlin (presumed)

Headquarters

App Features

**Individual IBS Program**DiGA app · Digital health

**Symptom and Food Diary**Tracking · Digital health

**Low-FODMAP Recipe Overview**Nutrition module · Digital health

**Chat Support**Customer service · Digital health

Inside the production

Industries

Digital health (Digital Health)Therapy for irritable bowel syndromeInflammatory bowel diseases (Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis)Heartburn/reflux/gastritis/functional dyspepsia

Additional services

Digital therapy app on prescription (DiGA)Prescription service and coordination with treating practicesCoaching by certified nutritionists (chat)Symptom and food diary / trackingAudio-guided hypnosisCustomer support within the appData export and exchange with physicians

Reference customers

Techniker Krankenkasse (TK coverage/start-up feature)

Approvals and Regulations

Cara Care for IBS is listed as a DiGA in the BfArM directory (No. 01346); the programs for IBS, IBD and heartburn are Class 1 medical devices.

Evidence	Berlin (presumed)
DiGA approval (BfArM directory No. 01346, Cara Care for IBS)
Class 1 medical device (IBS, IBD, heartburn)

History

2016
Techniker Krankenkasse presents HiDoc/start-up with the Cara app (irritable bowel syndrome) as part of the Health-i initiative.
2018
Media coverage including HuffPost, NDR and DIE WELT; IBD blog tests Cara Care.