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Segment Information - Schedule of Segment Expenses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2025 | Sep. 30, 2024 | Sep. 30, 2025 | Sep. 30, 2024
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Total research and development | $ 2,436 | $ 2,858 | $ 5,438 | $ 8,394
Total general and administrative | 3,443 | 2,397 | 7,964 | 6,813
Clinical Development and Licensing Expenses [Member] |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Total research and development | 1,362 | 873 | 2,698 | 3,548
Personnel Related Expenses [Member] |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Total research and development | 434 | 806 | 1,316 | 2,435
Total general and administrative | 1,309 | 705 | 3,256 | 2,052
Professional Fees [Member] |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Total research and development | 391 | 830 | 737 | 1,412
Total general and administrative | 1,744 | 1,281 | 3,748 | 3,585
Facility And Other Overhead Expenses [Member] |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Total research and development | 249 | 349 | 687 | 999
Total general and administrative | $ 390 | $ 411 | $ 960 | $ 1,176

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