Swiss study tests if pharmacy cannabis reduces smoking risks
NCT ID NCT06120855
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether allowing regular cannabis users to buy regulated cannabis from pharmacies helps them switch to safer ways of using it, like vaping or edibles, instead of smoking. About 1,177 participants in Switzerland are randomly assigned to buy from pharmacies or stick with the illicit market for 6 months. The goal is to see if this reduces smoking and related health risks.
What this could mean
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Active substance
regulated cannabis from authorized pharmacies
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that regulated cannabis access reduces smoking-related harms and promotes safer consumption methods.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study with 1177 participants, and results may not apply to other regions. Participants may not stick to safer methods, and self-reported data can be unreliable.
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Locations
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University of Bern
Bern, 3012, Switzerland
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Zentrum für Hausarztmedizin und Community Care, University of Lucerne
Lucerne, Switzerland