Swiss assisted suicide model under the microscope: 25 experts weigh in

NCT ID NCT04261088

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

Researchers have interviewed 25 Swiss experts—including doctors, academics, and right-to-die society representatives—to learn how assisted suicide works in Switzerland. The study aims to describe the policy, how it is carried out, and the ethical issues involved. This is a qualitative analysis of existing interview transcripts, not a treatment trial.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to

If successful, this study could provide a clearer understanding of how assisted suicide is practiced in Switzerland, informing future policy and ethical debates.

What could go wrong

This is a small, qualitative study with only 25 participants, all white Swiss experts, so findings may not apply to other countries or diverse populations. It does not test any treatment or intervention.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Death Suicide, Assisted

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States