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Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) |  | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Nov. 15, 2021 USD ($) ft² | Sep. 30, 2024 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2024 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($)
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Monthly base rent payments |  | $ 97,000 | $ 84,000 | $ 268,000 | $ 255,000
Operating lease option to extend term | 5 years |  |  |  |
Office Lease [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Operating lease option to extend term |  |  |  | 5 years |
California [Member] | Office Lease [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Area of lease premises | ft² | 7,940 |  |  |  |
Monthly base rent payments | $ 28,187 |  |  |  |
Percentage of rent increase under lease | 3.00% |  |  |  |

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