Feasibility and Acceptance of Resilience-Based Intervention in Breast Cancer: A Pilot Study

This pilot randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effectiveness of a Resilience-Based Intervention (RBI) among women living with breast cancer (WLBC) undergoing therapy at St. John’s Medical College Hospital and CAN-C Superspeciality Centre in Bengaluru. Fifty WLBC in the initial phase of breast cancer treatment will be purposively sampled and randomly assigned to either the experimental group (RBI) or waitlist control group (TAU). The RBI program comprises nine sessions focusing on psychoeducation, resilience-building through positive psychology constructs like gratitude and mindfulness, and cognitive-behavioral strategies to address psychological, social, and emotional challenges.

Outcomes will include resilience and adherence to breast cancer treatment, assessed pre-, post-intervention (3 months), and follow-up (4 months) after baseline. Secondary outcomes include mental health indicators such as distress, depression, quality of life, and posttraumatic growth. In-depth interviews with WLBC, family members, and healthcare professionals will explore the acceptability and cultural relevance of the RBI.