# Broad call: Interventions improving outcomes in adults with faecal incontinence

**Funder:** NIHR
**Application:** 2-stage: outline application → full application
**Frequency:** One-off
**Eligible countries:** GB
**Official call:** https://www.nihr.ac.uk/funding/broad-call-interventions-improving-outcomes-adults-faecal-incontinence/2026477
**Last updated:** 16 Aug 2026

## Eligibility & scope

NIHR HTA Programme commissioned call for research on interventions improving outcomes in adults with faecal incontinence. NHS or social care patient population; cost-effectiveness component expected. Applicants must be UK-based; multidisciplinary team required; clinical trials must involve an accredited CTU.

## Summary

The NIHR HTA Programme is funding a one-off commissioned call for research on interventions that improve outcomes in adults with faecal incontinence in NHS or social care settings. UK-based multidisciplinary teams must include a cost-effectiveness component and, for clinical trials, partner with an accredited Clinical Trials Unit. This is a targeted call addressing a condition with limited evidence on cost-effective treatments.

## Who should apply

- UK-based researchers and clinicians in gastroenterology, colorectal surgery, continence services, or related specialties
- Multidisciplinary teams combining clinical, health economics, and implementation expertise
- Applicants with access to NHS or social care patient populations and health service infrastructure
- Clinical trial applicants with an accredited Clinical Trials Unit partner or in-house accreditation
- Health economics or cost-effectiveness modelling expertise within the team

## Key dates

- Two-stage process: outline application followed by full application
- Call is one-off, not recurring

## Tips for applicants

- NIHR HTA emphasises cost-effectiveness as a core requirement, integrate health economics early in design, not as an afterthought, and clarify the comparator and cost perspective in your outline.
- Multidisciplinary composition is checked at outline stage; name specific team members with roles and confirm their commitment in writing.
- If your trial needs CTU support, confirm accreditation and resource availability before submission; unaccredited units or late partnerships will weaken implementation credibility.

## Frequently asked questions

### Who can apply to the NIHR HTA faecal incontinence call?

UK-based researchers and clinicians working in multidisciplinary teams, with clinical trial applicants required to partner with an accredited Clinical Trials Unit.

### Is cost-effectiveness analysis compulsory?

Yes, a cost-effectiveness component is expected as part of the study design for this NIHR HTA call.

### What populations does the call cover?

Adults with faecal incontinence in NHS or social care settings.

### Is this a recurring call?

No, this is a one-off commissioned call from NIHR HTA.

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