| Cover | Nov. 22, 2021 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Nov. 22, 2021 |
| Entity File Number | 001-39318 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Lantern Pharma Inc. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001763950 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 46-3973463 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 1920 McKinney Avenue |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | 7th Floor |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Dallas |
| Entity Address, State or Province | TX |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 75201 |
| City Area Code | (972) |
| Local Phone Number | 277-1136 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $0.0001 par value |
| Trading Symbol | LTRN |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | true |
| Elected Not To Use the Extended Transition Period | false |
