Can a blood filtering technique reveal more about prostate cancer spread?

NCT ID NCT06469710

First seen Aug 11, 2026 · Last updated Aug 12, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether a procedure called leukapheresis can collect more circulating tumor cells (CTCs) from the blood than a standard blood draw in men with metastatic prostate cancer. CTCs are cancer cells that break away from the tumor and travel in the bloodstream. The goal is to see which method gives a better sample for learning about the tumor's biology and how the cancer spreads. Participants will provide a small blood sample and undergo leukapheresis, a routine procedure that separates white blood cells (and CTCs) from the rest of the blood.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
leukapheresis (a procedure that separates white blood cells from the rest of the blood to concentrate circulating tumor cells)
What this could lead to
If leukapheresis proves better at capturing circulating tumor cells, it could improve how doctors diagnose and monitor metastatic prostate cancer, and deepen understanding of how the cancer spreads.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study with a small number of participants, so results may not apply broadly. The procedure is generally safe but carries standard risks like discomfort or bruising.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    RECRUITING

    Shanghai, China

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