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Document And Entity Information - shares
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2016
Jul. 15, 2016
Document Information [Line Items]    
Document Type 10-Q  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2016  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2016  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2  
Entity Registrant Name NeuroMetrix, Inc.  
Entity Central Index Key 0001289850  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Filer Category Smaller Reporting Company  
Trading Symbol NURO  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   5,118,273