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Fair Value Measurements - Schedule of Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 | Mar. 31, 2015
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] |  |
Beginning balance | $ 2,999 |
Ending balance | 2,590 | $ 2,999
Warrants |  |
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] |  |
Beginning balance | 2,999 | 2,601
Warrant issuance with equity offering |  | 4,255
Warrant issuance with senior secured term loan |  | 106
Mark to market adjustment | (409) | (3,963)
Ending balance | $ 2,590 | $ 2,999

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