A Study Comparing Perioperative Stress Reduction vs. Standard of Care in Ovarian Cancer (PRESERVE)

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], or active peptic disease)
Contraindication for regional epidural anesthesia
Chronic autoimmune disease
Active infection
Pregnant
Minimally invasive procedure
Participation in another clinical trial that interferes with this study