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Document And Entity Information - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
Feb. 01, 2016
Jun. 30, 2015
Document Information [Line Items]      
Document Type 10-K    
Amendment Flag false    
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2015    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2015    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
Entity Registrant Name NeuroMetrix, Inc.    
Entity Central Index Key 0001289850    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Filer Category Smaller Reporting Company    
Entity Public Float     $ 10,242,247
Trading Symbol NURO    
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   4,049,807