Basis of Presentation - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |||
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Sep. 30, 2018 |
Sep. 30, 2017 |
Sep. 30, 2018 |
Sep. 30, 2017 |
Dec. 31, 2017 |
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| Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |||||
| Revenues | $ 0 | ||||
| Net loss | $ 2,757,835 | $ 2,067,230 | 7,158,521 | $ 5,270,792 | |
| Cash used in operations | 6,101,876 | $ 5,005,050 | |||
| Accumulated deficit | $ 108,617,988 | $ 108,617,988 | $ 101,400,797 | ||
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- Definition Amount of cash inflow (outflow) from operating activities, including discontinued operations. Operating activity cash flows include transactions, adjustments, and changes in value not defined as investing or financing activities. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition The cumulative amount of the reporting entity's undistributed earnings or deficit. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Amount of revenue recognized from goods sold, services rendered, insurance premiums, or other activities that constitute an earning process. Includes, but is not limited to, investment and interest income before deduction of interest expense when recognized as a component of revenue, and sales and trading gain (loss). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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