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BioXcel Therapeutics, Inc. (BTAI) Sued by Shareholders: BTAI Investors Should Contact Robbins LLP for Information About Their Rights

Key Takeaway: BioXcel Therapeutics, Inc. (BTAI) has been sued by shareholders who claim the company misled investors about its internal controls and data integrity regarding clinical trials. Allegations state that the company did not comply with informed consent protocols and that fabricated evidence was presented to the FDA. Following the revelation of these issues, BTAI's stock price plummeted by over 63%. A class action has been initiated, enabling affected shareholders to seek recovery as the legal proceedings unfold.

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  • BioXcel is facing a class action lawsuit from shareholders due to alleged failures in internal controls over data integrity and protocol adherence.
  • The company's stock price dropped over 63% following the disclosure of serious allegations about its clinical data management.
  • There are claims that a principal investigator fabricated correspondence and failed to adhere to regulatory requirements, which could hinder future approvals.

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SAN DIEGO, July 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Robbins LLP reminds investors that a shareholder filed a class action on behalf of all persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired BioXcel Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: BTAI) securities between December 15, 2021 and June 28, 2023. BioXcel is a biopharmaceutical company that claims it uses artificial intelligence approaches to develop medicines in neuroscience and immuno-oncology. BioXcel claims that its most advanced clinical development program is BXCL501, which is purportedly a proprietary, orally dissolving, film formulation of dexmedetomidine for the treatment of agitation associated with psychiatric and neurological disorders.
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What is this Case About: BioXcel Therapeutics, Inc. (BTAI) Clinical Trial Failed to Adhere to Data Integrity Controls
According to the complaint, during the class period, defendants failed to disclose to investors: (1) that the Company lacked adequate internal controls over protocol adherence and data integrity; (2) that, as a result, the Company’s principal investigator failed to adhere to the informed consent form approved by the Institutional Review Board; (3) that the Company’s principal investigator failed to maintain adequate case histories for certain patients whose records were reviewed by the FDA; (4) that the Company’s principal investigator fabricated email correspondence with a pharmacovigilance safety vendor that was then provided to the FDA; and (5) that the foregoing would negatively impact the Company’s ability to obtain regulatory approval of BXCL501 for the treatment of agitation associated with dementia in patients with probable Alzheimer’s disease.
When the truth was revealed, the Company's stock price fell $11.28 per share, or over 63%, to close at $6.39 per share on June 29, 2023.
What Now: Similarly situated shareholders may be eligible to participate in the class action against    BioXcel Therapeutics, Inc. Shareholders who want to act as lead plaintiff for the class must file their motion with the court by September 5, 2023. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation. You do not have to participate in the case to be eligible for a recovery. If you choose to take no action, you can remain an absent class member. For more information, click here.
All representation is on a contingency fee basis. Shareholders pay no fees or expenses.
About Robbins LLP: Some law firms issuing releases about this matter do not actually litigate securities class actions; Robbins LLP does. A recognized leader in shareholder rights litigation, the attorneys and staff of Robbins LLP have been dedicated to helping shareholders recover losses, improve corporate governance structures, and hold company executives accountable for their wrongdoing since 2002. Since our inception, we have obtained over $1 billion for shareholders.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the BioXcel Therapeutics class action about?

The case involves failure to maintain data integrity and protocol adherence during trials.

When did the BioXcel class action period end?

The class action period for BioXcel ended on June 28, 2023.

What happened to BioXcel's stock price?

The stock price dropped by over 63% after the truth about the trials was revealed.

How can shareholders participate in the class action?

Shareholders can file a motion to be a lead plaintiff by September 5, 2023.

Will shareholders face fees for legal representation?

No, representation is on a contingency fee basis; shareholders pay no upfront fees.

Last updated: Jul 20, 2023