Restoring Cognitive Capability

Abstract

The Restoring Cognitive Capability program is developing novel drugs to provide rapid therapy for neuropsychiatric disorders experienced by warfighters and veterans. Active-duty military personnel face increased risk of acute and chronic neuropsychiatric dysfunction, limiting day-to-day function and return to duty. Current therapeutic approaches for many neuropsychiatric disorders (e.g., Post Traumatic Stress Disorder [PTSD], mood disorders, and substance abuse) rely on individual management with integrated psychiatric therapy and medication. However, most interventions approved for use in these conditions lack long-term efficacy, involve a logistical burden of treatment and/or carry a risk of serious adverse side effects. Novel drugs developed under this program will be designed to functionally interact with neuronal receptor subtypes known to play a role in these neuropsychiatric conditions, with the aim of enabling fast-acting and effective alleviation of neuropsychiatric dysfunction with single or minimal doses.

Document Details

Document Type
Accomplishment
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2025
Source ID
296b4b124b6c278a8bd4a037bd0aabf2

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Fields of Study

  • Medicine
  • Psychology

Readers

  • Gulf War Illness and Chronic Multisymptom Illness in Veterans.
  • Mental Health of Military Veterans with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Risk Factors, Prevalence, Symptoms, and Treatment.
  • Neuroscience

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