Delta i en forskningsstudie som undersöker nya behandlingar för fekal inkontinens
Granskad av Dr Colin Tidy, MRCGPFörfattad av Thomas Andrew Porteus, MBCSUrsprungligen publicerad 11 nov 2025
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Faecal incontinence can have a significant effect on confidence, daily activities, and overall wellbeing. The PelviPower2 study, delivered by Tummy MOT in partnership with The Functional Gut Clinic, is exploring new pelvic-floor-based approaches to improving bowel control.
The study is approved by an independent ethics committee and conducted according to Good Clinical Practice.
This research aims to understand how innovative pelvic-floor interventions may help people manage symptoms more effectively.
What the PelviPower2 faecal incontinence study is investigating
PelviPower2 focuses on whether a specific set of pelvic-floor interventions can improve bowel control, urgency and symptom severity.
Participants follow an evidence-informed programme supported by clinicians, with assessments before, during, and after treatment. The aim is to build high-quality data on outcomes and patient experience.
Who can take part in this faecal incontinence research?
Adults experiencing faecal incontinence for six months or more may be suitable. The study seeks participants who can attend appointments in London and who meet the full eligibility criteria listed on the study page. This ensures the data collected reflects the intended group and keeps participation safe.
You may be eligible if you:
Are aged 18 or older.
Have had faecal incontinence for over six months.
Live in the UK.
Can attend clinic visits in London.
What participation in the PelviPower2 study involves
Taking part involves structured appointments and assessments designed to understand changes in bowel control and pelvic floor function over time.
The clinical team provides full support, explains each step, and ensures participants understand what to expect throughout the study.
Participation may include:
Scheduled clinic assessments.
Completing symptom questionnaires.
Tracking bowel habits.
Taking part in pelvic-floor-based interventions.
Clinical assessments included in the study
Participants may undergo several routine clinical evaluations that help build a detailed picture of pelvic floor strength and bowel function.
These assessments are carried out by trained clinicians experienced in this type of research.
Assessments may include:
Pelvic floor function evaluation.
Symptom severity scoring.
Bowel habit questionnaires.
Standardised clinical examinations.
Benefits of joining faecal incontinence research
People often take part in research to help improve treatments for future patients, but there are also direct benefits in the form of structured assessments and support.
While symptom improvement cannot be guaranteed, participation provides access to expert review and contributes to important clinical knowledge.
Participants receive:
Specialist assessment and support.
Study procedures at no cost.
Travel cost reimbursement where applicable.
Freedom to withdraw at any time.

Joining the Pelvipower study
You can read the full details and express your interest by visiting the study page.
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Dr Colin Tidy, MRCGP
Allmänläkare, Medicinsk Författare
MBBS, MRCGP, MRCP (Paediatrics), DCH
Dr Colin Tidy är en NHS-läkare, baserad i Oxfordshire.
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11 nov 2025 | Ursprungligen publicerad
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