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A searchable index of real negative results, null findings, and replication failures from the published literature — so you can learn what didn't work before repeating it.

WASTE indexes published research — it does not host or republish full papers. Each entry is a metadata record (title, authors, DOI) compiled from open scholarly databases, with the abstract shown in full only where the paper is openly licensed (e.g. Creative Commons); otherwise a short excerpt is shown for reference under fair use. WASTE classifies each work by failure type; classifications are automated and approximate.

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Negative / Null Result Report

Putting the testing effect to the test in the wild: Retrieval enhances real-world memories and promotes their semantic integration while preserving episodic integrity

Homann LA, Jahed M, Barense M · 2025 · Preprint

Retrieval practice—actively recalling information—is an established memory-strengthening technique. However, understanding how retrieval transforms memory requires examining its effects on memories that evolve across multiple episodic and…

View details →DOI: 10.31234/osf.io/923rj_v1
Negative / Null Result Report

Putting the testing effect to the test in the wild: Retrieval enhances real-world memories and promotes their semantic integration while preserving episodic integrity

Homann LA, Jahed M, Barense M · 2025 · Preprint

Retrieval practice—actively recalling information—is an established memory-strengthening technique. However, understanding how retrieval transforms memory requires examining its effects on memories that evolve across multiple episodic and…

View details →DOI: 10.31234/osf.io/923rj_v2
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Effects of Combined Intragastric Administration of Quinine with L-Leucine or L-Isoleucine on the Glycemic Response to, and Gastric Emptying of, a Mixed-Nutrient Drink in Healthy Males.

Sajjad M, Ghorbaninejad P, Bitarafan V et al. · 2026 · The Journal of nutrition

Background The amino acids, L-leucine (Leu) and L-isoleucine (Ile), and the bitter substance, quinine, reduce postprandial glucose, stimulate insulin, and/or slow gastric emptying. Whether combining these stimuli can enhance these effects…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.tjnut.2025.101259
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A New Approach in Pharmacological Research: Measurement of Empathy and Cooperation Behavior in the Rat at a Single Apparatus

Fathollahzadeh I, Hashemi A, Mehan M et al. · 2025 · Preprint

Abstract ​The existence of empathy in rodents and, more broadly, in lower mammals has been hotly debated. Each group has designed its apparatus to address this issue. While well-established methods for measuring cooperation are in the…

View details →DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-6742141/v1
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Antileishmanial Activity of Oseltamivir and Acyclovir: Modulation of Macrophage Phagocytosis and Cytotoxicity Assessment.

Lima Neta PP, Leal PPMS, Passos VHAA et al. · 2025 · Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciencias

Leishmaniasis is a group of diseases caused by protozoa of the genus Leishmania . Current treatments exhibit high toxicity, high costs, and parasite resistance. Consequently, the search for new drugs is of utmost importance, and drug…

View details →DOI: 10.1590/0001-3765202520250377
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Comparative Analysis of Intrathecal Lidocaine Combined With Guanfacine or Dexmedetomidine on Nociceptive and Motor Blockade in Rats.

Chou AK, Chiu CC, Chen YW et al. · 2025 · Fundamental & clinical pharmacology

The aim of this study was to examine the effects of intrathecal lidocaine combined with guanfacine or dexmedetomidine on nociceptive and motor blockade, in comparison to clonidine. Using a rat model of intrathecal injection, we evaluated…

View details →DOI: 10.1111/fcp.70057
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Audiovisual interaction between runners: Examining the role of perceptual cues in step synchronization and physiological responses

Furukawa H, Nishikawa Y, Saito A et al. · 2025 · Preprint

Abstract This study aimed to examine the effects of visual and auditory cues on step frequency (SF) and physiological load, measured by heart rate (HR), in runners. The experiment involved two runners—a main runner and a neighboring…

View details →DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-6650523/v1
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MdLRR-RLK1-MdGRP1-LIKE module improved biotic resistance in apple

Chen W, Zhang C, Guo W et al. · 2025 · Preprint

Apple is an important economic species, and it always suffered by biotic stress during its growth and development. Fungi and pests are two types of biotic stress that have significant destructive effects on apples. Besides, the LRR-RLKs…

View details →DOI: 10.22541/au.175022852.28343178/v1
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Preliminary results of a randomized controlled trail: Effects of remotely supervised physical activity on health profile in frail older adults

Zhang X, Li F, Li J et al. · 2025 · Preprint

Introduction Supervised physical activity (PA) interventions have demonstrated efficacy and safety in improving health outcomes among frail populations. However, the growing disparity between limited healthcare resources and the rapidly…

View details →DOI: 10.1101/2025.06.26.25330386
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Mitomycin C in Non-endoscopic Endonasal Dacryocystorhinostomy: A Randomized Clinical Trial Involving 442 Cases.

Mohapatra S, Rath S, Kapoor AG et al. · 2026 · American journal of ophthalmology

Purpose To evaluate whether 0.04% mitomycin C (MMC) application at the ostium enhances the outcome of non-endoscopic endonasal dacryocystorhinostomy (NEED) in individuals with primary acquired nasolacrimal duct obstruction (PANDO). Design…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.ajo.2025.10.005
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Investigating the role of ketogenic diet and high-dose vitamin C in modulating doxorubicin toxicity in a murine breast cancer model

Al-Jada DN, Takruri HR, Talib WH et al. · 2025 · Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications

In this study, we investigated the effectiveness of combining the ketogenic diet (KD) with high-dose vitamin C (VitC) as adjuvant nutritional therapy to mitigate doxorubicin (DOX) toxicity, with a focus on cardiotoxicity, while enhancing…

Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Enhanced recruitment methods for a dietary intervention trial aimed at reducing risk of colorectal cancer.

Harvin S, Guetterman TC, Hirko KA et al. · 2026 · Contemporary clinical trials

This study developed and evaluated strategies to optimize recruitment and retention to a mobile health-supported dietary intervention trial, the MyBestGI Study. This included instituting a Personal Technology Assistant and enhancing the…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.cct.2026.108322
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Respiratory Biofeedback Training as an Adjunct Intervention in Pulmonary Rehabilitation for Late-Stage COPD: A Pilot Trial

Lagravinese G, Castellana G, Genco M et al. · 2025 · Preprint

Abstract Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is associated with persistent dyspnea, reduced functional capacity, and significant cognitive and affective impairments. Pulmonary rehabilitation improves the physical and…

View details →DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-6974767/v1
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Reevaluating diagnostic confidence: the impact of delayed excretory phase imaging in CT urography on detecting renal and urinary tract abnormalities.

Firoozeh N, Park SY, Basavalingu D et al. · 2026 · Abdominal radiology (New York)

Objective To assess the diagnostic value of the delayed excretory phase in computed tomography urography (CTU) for detecting renal and urinary tract abnormalities and its impact on readers' confidence in patients with hematuria, given…

View details →DOI: 10.1007/s00261-025-05145-x
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Commercial cytokine assay on equine cerebrospinal fluid does not distinguish equine degenerative myeloencephalopathy from cervical vertebral stenotic myelopathy.

Payette F, Kulp JC, Graves A et al. · 2025 · American journal of veterinary research

Objective To measure and compare CSF cytokine concentrations among horses with equine neuroaxonal dystrophy (eNAD)/equine degenerative myeloencephalopathy (EDM), horses with cervical vertebral stenotic myelopathy (CVSM), and control horses…

View details →DOI: 10.2460/ajvr.25.06.0212
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Moderate intermittent hypoxic conditioning to enhance cerebrovascular function in the elderly: a randomized controlled trial.

Randy H, Perrin TP, Ghaith A et al. · 2025 · American journal of physiology. Regulatory, integrative and comparative physiology

Aging is associated with cerebrovascular impairment, increasing the risk for neurovascular and degenerative diseases. Intermittent hypoxic conditioning (IHC) has been proposed as a valuable strategy to enhance vascular health. However, its…

View details →DOI: 10.1152/ajpregu.00160.2025
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Comparative Analysis of Four Risk Stratification Models to Identify Patients with Acute Pulmonary Embolism at Risk of Short-term Mortality.

Bonsu KO, Young SW, Lee T et al. · 2025 · Seminars in thrombosis and hemostasis

Acute pulmonary embolism (PE) is potentially life-threatening, with up to 15% risk of death. We compared four risk stratification models to identify outpatients at risk of mortality up to 90 days post acute PE. A retrospective cohort study…

View details →DOI: 10.1055/a-2621-0465
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Effects of enzymatically-synthesized sialylated oligosaccharides on the N- and O-glycosylation of etanercept in recombinant CHO cell culture

Kim T, Lee H, Ryu S et al. · 2025 · Preprint

Abstract In mammalian cell-based bioprocesses, glycosylation of recombinant therapeutic proteins requires stringent control and monitoring as it may affect therapeutic efficacy and safety. The sialylation of glycosylated moieties plays an…

View details →DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-7324359/v1
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Effect of Interactive Ultrasound Intervention on Moderate Depressive Symptoms and Maternal Attachment: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Pulliainen H, Kataja E, Löyttyniemi E et al. · 2025 · Preprint

Abstract Background We examined whether an interactive four-dimensional (4D) ultrasound intervention decreases prenatal and early postnatal depressive symptoms and improves maternal-fetal attachment. Methods This randomized controlled…

View details →DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-6672112/v1
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Revisiting NaOH Addition during the Amination of Cellulose Nanocrystals.

Clouse DE, Collins EG, Khodakovskaya MV et al. · 2025 · Biomacromolecules

There is growing recognition that both cellulose nanocrystal (CNC) source and production scheme affect their physicochemical properties and dispersion behavior. However, how these differences affect CNC surface chemistry modification has…

View details →DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.4c01710
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Orange (Citrus sinensis) essential oil as feed additive for sheep: nutrient intake and apparent digestibility, nitrogen balance, and rumen fermentation characteristics

Junior PCGD, Vicente ACS, Santos IJd et al. · 2025 · Preprint

Abstract The study evaluated the effects of orange essential oil (OEO) as a feed additive on nutrient intake, digestibility, nitrogen balance, and rumen fermentation in meat sheep. Using ten rumen-cannulated Dorper × Santa Inês wethers in…

View details →DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-6986736/v1
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Open- source computed tomography (CT)-based sarcopenia assessment in women with suspicious adnexal masses: a feasibility and reproducibility study.

Badran PM, Stecca CM, de Souza de Castro JT et al. · 2025 · Clinical radiology

Aim Ovarian cancer is the most lethal gynecologic malignancy, with prognosis linked to stage at diagnosis. Ultrasonography is the first-line tool for adnexal mass evaluation, while computed tomography (CT) supports staging and surgical…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.crad.2025.107088
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Effects of Zinc oxide nanoparticles on llama sperm cryopreservation.

di Fonzo AR, Bertuzzi ML, Amusquibar MV et al. · 2025 · Animal reproduction science

Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) have been reported to enhance sperm cryopreservation in several species, but their effect on frozen llama semen remains unexplored. This study aims to evaluate the effect of ZnO-NPs on sperm parameters in…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2025.107994
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Performance of the Self-Controlled Case Series With Active Comparators for Drug Safety Signal Detection Using Merative MarketScan Research Databases.

Coste A, Wong AYS, Haguinet F et al. · 2025 · Pharmacoepidemiology and drug safety

Background Despite testing of epidemiological methods in US Claims databases for signal detection, such data sources have not become a routine capability. The Self Controlled Case Series (SCCS) is one of the most promising methods for drug…

View details →DOI: 10.1002/pds.70250
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Effects of passive information dissemination on human papillomavirus vaccination attitudes and knowledge among pharmacy visitors: A cluster randomized controlled trial.

Wakui N, Kawakubo S, Harayama M et al. · 2025 · Journal of the American Pharmacists Association : JAPhA

Background In Japan, human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination rates remain low, partially owing to safety concerns from media reports. Pharmacies, as accessible health care facilities, often serve as sources of health information. However,…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.japh.2025.102901
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Subacromial bursa augmentation in arthroscopic rotator cuff repair: Clinical and doppler ultrasound assessment-A preliminary study.

Freislederer F, Dimitriu M, Endell D et al. · 2026 · Journal of experimental orthopaedics

Purpose To determine whether augmentation with the subacromial bursa influences postoperative tendon healing, particularly regarding morphology and vascularity, after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. Methods In this prospective…

View details →DOI: 10.1002/jeo2.70714