A newly developed biomarker test panel, named the Foundation Pain Index (FPI), has been demonstrated to have applications in the potential medical care of individuals living with chronic pain. The research to date has demonstrated a nutritional link to pain amongst other potential causes or collaterals related to pain. The current research points to nutritional deficiencies, metabolic abnormalities and oxidative stressors as all being related to pain and potential pain management. Preliminary research has found that the novel biomarker testing platform allows for the treating physician to utilize non-opioid means for helping to manage quality of life and pain medication usage (opioid and non-opioid). Using the FPI, a systems biology approach will be taken to identify potential biomarkers related to pain and pain management.~The present study is designed to determine if individuals with chronic pain can benefit from the FPI and the nutritional supplement BioPlete™~A total of 30 participants will be randomized in a 4:1 ratio for the study, with 24 participants in the Test Product arm and 6 participants in the placebo arm. The study duration for this trial can last up to a total of approximately 2.5 months (73 days) in duration.
This study is a randomized, double-blind, placebo controllled parallel design study to evaluate the use of the Foundation Pain Index and the Nutritional Supplement BioPleteTM on quality of life in adults with chronic pain. Eligible participants that provide informed consent and pass the screening visit procedures will be randomized in a 4:1 ratio to active product or placebo at the baseline visit (V2) and will return after 3 and 6 weeks of supplementation for study assessments.