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Jun. 12, 2026
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Document Type 8-K
Amendment Flag false
Document Period End Date Jun. 12, 2026
Entity File Number 001-41575
Entity Registrant Name Lipella Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Entity Central Index Key 0001347242
Entity Tax Identification Number 20-2388040
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE
Entity Address, Address Line One 1159 S. Negley Avenue
Entity Address, City or Town Pittsburgh
Entity Address, State or Province PA
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 15217
City Area Code 412
Local Phone Number 894-1853
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Entity Emerging Growth Company true
Elected Not To Use the Extended Transition Period false