Clinical Research Directory

Inclusion Criteria: * Advanced (stage II-IV) epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal carcinoma diagnosed on the basis of imaging, CA125, and clinical assessment * Scheduled to undergo exploratory laparotomy and PDS or IDS * Scheduled for surgery with at least 10 days of lead time, to allow the participant to take the β-blocker and COX2 inhibitor 7 days preoperatively * Age ≥18 years * ASA score of 1 to 3 * Ability to understand the study objectives and procedures, comply with the protocol, and provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Chronic treatment with any β-blocker or COX inhibitor * Contraindication for β-blocker therapy (asthma, second- or third-degree atrioventricular block, sinus bradycardia, sick sinus syndrome, right-sided heart failure, pheochromocytoma, peripheral vascular disease) * Contraindication for COX2 inhibitor therapy (renal failure \[creatinine level \>1.5 mg/dL\], significant liver failure \[known cirrhosis, bilirubin level \>2\], active peptic disease), or current use of oral anticoagulant) * Contraindication for regional epidural anesthesia * Chronic autoimmune disease * Active infection * Pregnant * Minimally invasive procedure * Participation in another clinical trial that interferes with this study