| Cover | Sep. 24, 2021 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Sep. 24, 2021 |
| Entity File Number | 001-34058 |
| Entity Registrant Name | CAPRICOR THERAPEUTICS, INC. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001133869 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 88-0363465 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 8840 Wilshire Blvd. |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | 2nd Floor |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Beverly Hills |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 90211 |
| City Area Code | 310 |
| Local Phone Number | 358-3200 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share |
| Trading Symbol | CAPR |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
