Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

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3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020
May 04, 2020
Cover [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name Cerecor Inc.  
Entity Central Index Key 0001534120  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer  
Entity Emerging Growth Company true  
Entity Small Business true  
Entity Transition Period true  
Entity Shell Company false  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Mar. 31, 2020  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2020  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q1  
Amendment Flag false  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   59,606,018
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes