Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Accrued termination charges	$ 0	$ 0
Liabilities related to indemnification agreements	$ 0	$ 0

Liabilities related to indemnification agreements.

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