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Operating Leases - ROU Assets and Lease Liability Obligations - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) |  | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Nov. 15, 2021 | Sep. 30, 2024 | Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2024 | Sep. 30, 2023
Lessee Lease Description [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Operating lease expense |  | $ 97,000 | $ 84,000 | $ 268,000 | $ 255,000
Operating lease option to extend term | 5 years |  |  |  |
Office Lease [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Lessee Lease Description [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Operating lease, option to extend |  |  |  | true |
Operating lease option to extend term |  |  |  | 5 years |
Operating lease, option to extend, description |  |  |  | The Office Lease provides the Company with an option to extend the term of the Office Lease for a period of five years beyond the Term. |

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