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Subsequent Events (Details) - USD ($)	Mar. 29, 2023	Mar. 08, 2023	Jul. 12, 2022	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
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Restrictions Removed on New Drug Application Date [Member]
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Restrictions Removed on New Drug Approval Date [Member]
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2021 Omnibus Incentive Plan
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Dr. Jonathan Javitt [Member]
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Payment Rate to Related Party Per Month	$ 47,916.67
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Subsequent Event [Member]
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