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Cognitive Remediation

New York State Psychiatric Institute · Phase 3 active Small molecule ✓ Verified Jun 2026

Cognitive Remediation is a Small molecule drug developed by New York State Psychiatric Institute. It is currently in Phase 3 development for Cognitive deficits in schizophrenia, Cognitive impairment in serious mental illness.

Cognitive Remediation is a behavioral intervention that uses structured training and practice to improve cognitive functions such as attention, memory, and executive function in patients with psychiatric or neurological disorders.

Cognitive Remediation is a treatment approach used to study various conditions, including HIV, Cognitive Impairment, Head Trauma, Developmental Dyslexia, and Schizoaffective Disorder, through interventions such as Plasticity-based Adaptive Cognitive Remediation (PACR), therapeutic education, and transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS). Research on Cognitive Remediation has been conducted through clinical trials, including one titled "Cognitive Training for the Remediation of Functional Brain Health in HIV" at McGill University.

Likelihood of approval
55.3% vs 58.3% industry baseline
If approved by FDA: likely 2028–2030
Steps remaining: NDA/BLA submission
Confidence: High
Why this estimate
  • Baseline phase 3 → approval rate +58.3pp
    Industry-wide phase 3 drugs reach approval ~58.3% of the time (BIO/Informa 2023 industry benchmark across all therapeutic areas).
  • CNS / neurology attrition -3.0pp
    CNS drugs have historically high Phase 3 failure rates (notably in Alzheimer disease + major depression).
Predicted approval windows by jurisdiction (conditional on FDA approval)
Regulator Country Likely year Lag vs FDA
FDA US 2028–2030
EMA EU 2029–2031 +0.7 yr
MHRA GB 2029–2031 +0.7 yr
Health Canada CA 2029–2032 +0.9 yr
TGA AU 2029–2032 +1.2 yr
PMDA JP 2029–2032 +1.5 yr
NMPA CN 2030–2033 +2.3 yr
MFDS KR 2029–2032 +1.4 yr
CDSCO IN 2029–2033 +1.8 yr
ANVISA BR 2030–2033 +2.3 yr

Hover any row for the lag rationale. Lag estimates are reduced when the drug has FDA Breakthrough or EMA PRIME designation (sponsors file globally in parallel).

Estimate based on the BIO/Informa industry phase transition rates plus per-drug modifiers for therapeutic area, sponsor type, FDA designations, mechanism, and trial design. Per-jurisdiction lags from Tufts CSDD international approval studies. Not investment, clinical or regulatory advice. Methodology: /methodology#likelihood.

At a glance

Generic nameCognitive Remediation
SponsorNew York State Psychiatric Institute
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaPsychiatry/Neurology
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

Cognitive Remediation employs targeted exercises and cognitive training strategies to enhance impaired cognitive domains through neuroplasticity and skill acquisition. It is typically delivered as a structured program combining computerized tasks, paper-based exercises, and real-world application to strengthen cognitive abilities and functional outcomes in conditions characterized by cognitive deficits.

Approved indications

Common side effects

No common side effects on file.

Key clinical trials

Primary sources

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SourceUsed for
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Frequently asked questions about Cognitive Remediation

What is Cognitive Remediation?

Cognitive Remediation is a Small molecule drug developed by New York State Psychiatric Institute, indicated for Cognitive deficits in schizophrenia, Cognitive impairment in serious mental illness.

How does Cognitive Remediation work?

Cognitive Remediation is a behavioral intervention that uses structured training and practice to improve cognitive functions such as attention, memory, and executive function in patients with psychiatric or neurological disorders.

What is Cognitive Remediation used for?

Cognitive Remediation is indicated for Cognitive deficits in schizophrenia, Cognitive impairment in serious mental illness.

Who makes Cognitive Remediation?

Cognitive Remediation is developed by New York State Psychiatric Institute (see full New York State Psychiatric Institute pipeline at /company/new-york-state-psychiatric-institute).

What development phase is Cognitive Remediation in?

Cognitive Remediation is in Phase 3.

Related

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