BioLineRx to Report Interim Results of Phase II/III Trial for Schizophrenia Drug BL-1020 During Week of March 18, 2013

BioLineRx BLRX announced today that the results of the interim analysis of the Phase II/III CLARITY trial of BL-1020, a first in class, orally available, GABA-enhanced antipsychotic for the treatment of schizophrenia, are expected during the week beginning March 18, 2013. The interim analysis will be performed on data of approximately 235 randomized patients from 27 sites in Romania and India. The primary endpoint of the analysis will be the six-week effect of the drug on cognitive function, which is a principal deficit in schizophrenia patients. The interim analysis will be performed by a fully independent, external Data Monitoring Committee (DMC), which will maintain complete blinding See full press release