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Fennec PEDMARK Study Expansion

Analysis based on 7 articles · First reported Apr 07, 2026 · Last updated Apr 07, 2026

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The initiation of new clinical studies for PEDMARK by prominent institutions like University of Arizona Cancer Center, Tampa General Hospital, and City of Hope is a positive development for Fennec Pharmaceuticals. These studies aim to expand the use of PEDMARK to adolescent and young adult (AYA) and adult cancer patients, which could significantly broaden the market opportunity for Fennec Pharmaceuticals' product and potentially lead to label expansion, increasing its revenue potential.

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Fennec Pharmaceuticals announced that the University of Arizona Cancer Center is initiating an investigator-sponsored study to evaluate the use of PEDMARK (sodium thiosulfate injection) in adolescent and young adult (AYA) and adult patients with head and neck and testicular cancers receiving cisplatin. This new study, along with two other recently announced institution-led clinical studies by Tampa General Hospital and City of Hope, aims to expand the real-world validation and understanding of PEDMARK's benefits beyond its current approval for pediatric patients. The goal is to support broader clinical adoption of PEDMARK to prevent ototoxicity, or permanent hearing loss, in AYA and adult cancer patients undergoing cisplatin-based treatment, potentially leading to label expansion for Fennec Pharmaceuticals.

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Fennec Pharmaceuticals announced the initiation of an investigator-sponsored study by University of Arizona Cancer Center to evaluate PEDMARK in AYA and adult patients. This expands the potential market for PEDMARK and could lead to label expansion.
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Pierre S. Sayad, chief medical officer of Fennec Pharmaceuticals, expressed commitment to supporting independent research for PEDMARK.
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Tampa General Hospital Cancer Institute is initiating a study evaluating PEDMARK's utility in reducing ototoxicity in AYA and adult cancer patients.
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Norgine has an exclusive licensing agreement with Fennec Pharmaceuticals to commercialize PEDMARQSI (PEDMARK) in Europe, U.K., Australia, and New Zealand.
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