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CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT) (UNAUDITED) (Parenthetical) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2019 USD ($)
Statement Of Stockholders Equity [Abstract] |
Sale of stock for common stock and pre funded warrants, offering costs | $ 0.6

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