Document and Entity Information
Document and Entity Information | Jan. 11, 2021 |
Cover [Abstract] | |
Entity Registrant Name | MEDICINOVA INC |
Amendment Flag | false |
Entity Central Index Key | 0001226616 |
Document Type | 8-K |
Document Period End Date | Jan. 11, 2021 |
Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
Entity File Number | 001-33185 |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 33-0927979 |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 4275 EXECUTIVE SQUARE |
Entity Address, Address Line Two | SUITE 300 |
Entity Address, Address Line Three | SUITE 300 |
Entity Address, City or Town | LA JOLLA |
Entity Address, State or Province | CA |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 92037 |
City Area Code | (858) |
Local Phone Number | 373-1500 |
Written Communications | false |
Soliciting Material | false |
Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
Security 12b Title | Common Stock, $0.001 par value |
Trading Symbol | MNOV |
Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |