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Broad call: Interventions improving outcomes in adults with faecal incontinence
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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.
Details
| Funder | NIHR |
| Application | 2-stage: outline application → full application |
| Frequency | One-off |
| Eligible countries | GB |
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.
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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