The percentage commission rate on an equity distribution agreement.

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- Definition

The maximum value amount of an equity distribution agreement.

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- Definition

Proceeds From Issuance Of Common Stock Gross

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Face amount or stated value per share of common stock.

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- Definition

The cash inflow from the additional capital contribution to the entity.

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- Definition

Number of new stock issued during the period.

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- Definition

Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table.

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Equity Distribution Agreement and Sale of Common Stock (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2021	Apr. 24, 2020
Subsidiary, Sale of Stock [Line Items]
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01		$ 0.01
Proceeds from issuance of common stock gross	$ 1,700
Proceeds from sale of common stock, gross	$ 1,627	$ 21
Sales Agreement With Northland
Subsidiary, Sale of Stock [Line Items]
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)				$ 0.01
Maximum aggregate offering price				$ 13,900
Commission rate	3.00%
Common stock issuance (in shares)	892,181