Net Loss Per Common Share - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Amounts allocated to participating securities	$ 0	$ 0
Participating securities outstanding, shares	0	0

Undistributed earnings (loss) allocated to participating securities.

No definition available.

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