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Net Loss per Common Share - Additional Information (Details) - shares shares in Millions | 6 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] |  |
Pre-funded penny warrants outstanding | 53.4 | 61.3

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