Weed and sperm: new study investigates link in infertile men
NCT ID NCT02932527
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at whether cannabis use affects sperm quality in infertile men. Researchers compared sperm samples from 71 men who used cannabis and those who did not. They measured sperm DNA health and other factors to see if cannabis might be linked to fertility problems.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- cannabis
- What this could lead to
- If it succeeds, this could clarify whether cannabis use harms sperm quality in infertile men, guiding fertility advice.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, observational study (71 participants) that only looks at sperm under a microscope. It cannot prove cause and effect, and results may not apply to all men.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Caen University Hospital
Caen, France
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Lille University Hospital
Lille, France
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Rouen University Hospital
Rouen, France
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