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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 ReportMedicine

A vest-based sling provides greater hip flexion and abduction than a traditional Ehmer sling, with limited tolerability in healthy dogs.

Huber AL, Picavet PP, Hamon M et al. · 2026 · American journal of veterinary research

Objective To measure hip flexion, abduction, and internal rotation in a static standing position with the limb maintained with a traditional Ehmer sling (TES), compare these with a commercially available vest-based sling (VBS), and…

View details →DOI: 10.2460/ajvr.26.02.0067
Replication FailureOpen accessMedicine

Is a combined proximal femoral osteotomy necessary when performing open reduction and Dega acetabuloplasty in walking-age children with developmental dysplasia of the hip.

Yu J, Li L, Shi L et al. · 2026 · SICOT-J

Purpose To determine the necessity of simultaneous proximal femoral osteotomy (PFO) during open reduction (OR) and Dega acetabuloplasty (DA) in patients with developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) by comparing the clinical and…

View details →DOI: 10.1051/sicotj/2026031
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Effect of acupuncture on postoperative nausea and vomiting in lumbar disc herniation surgery.

Erdem G, Kavak Akelma F, Nalbant B et al. · 2026 · Acupuncture in medicine : journal of the British Medical Acupuncture Society

Objective Nausea, vomiting and pain are common postoperative complications. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of ondansetron combined with acupuncture at bilateral PC6 during the intraoperative period on the incidence of…

View details →DOI: 10.1177/09645284261441885
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Does the methane-mitigating feed additive 3-nitrooxypropanol affect additive genetic variance and ranking of methane and yield traits in Holstein dairy cows?

Stephansen RB, Lassen J, Lund MS et al. · 2026 · Journal of dairy science

This study aimed to quantify the effect of the methane-mitigating feed additive 3-NOP on genetic parameters and potential genotype-by-environment (G × E) interaction for gas emission traits, i.e., methane (CH 4 ) and, carbon dioxide (CO 2…

View details →DOI: 10.3168/jds.2026-28686
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Effects of cabin thermal conditions and road type on driver workload and performance: A driving simulator study.

Lu B, Liu X, Zhang P et al. · 2026 · Traffic injury prevention

Objective Driver workload is a safety-relevant factor that may contribute to impaired driving performance and an increased risk of traffic injury. Cabin temperature is a modifiable in-vehicle environmental condition, but its influence on…

View details →DOI: 10.1080/15389588.2026.2682437
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Effect of polymerization mode on dentin bond strength of universal adhesives: influence of aging and application strategy.

Yazici Akbiyik S, Yikici Col C, Bakir E · 2026 · Quintessence international (Berlin, Germany : 1985)

Objectives This study evaluated the effect of polymerization mode on dentin bond strength of universal adhesives applied using etch-and-rinse (ER) and self-etch (SE) strategies, before and after thermocycling. Method and materials A total…

View details →DOI: 10.3290/j.qi.b6982835
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Leader behaviors to improve teamwork during interprofessional rounds in the NICU.

Traylor AM, Bell EA, Lewis NCM et al. · 2026 · Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association

Objective We investigated the impact of leaders' interprofessional teamwork behaviors on NICU staff perceptions of teamwork processes, trust, psychological safety, and voice behavior. Study design To develop a measure of leaders'…

View details →DOI: 10.1038/s41372-026-02689-8
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Is Seeing Believing and Hearing Trusting? Exploring the Role of Visual and Vocal Cues in Shaping User Trust in VR News Anchors.

Gao Y, Guo Z, Liang HN · 2026 · IEEE transactions on visualization and computer graphics

Amid the global decline in news credibility, immersive journalism in virtual reality (VR) offers opportunities to enhance trust and engagement through presence and interactivity. As the communicators of news, virtual news anchors play a…

View details →DOI: 10.1109/tvcg.2026.3680672
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Mode of delivery among breech presentations with and without External Cephalic Version: A retrospective observational study.

Athiel Y, Goffinet F, Le Ray C et al. · 2026 · Journal of gynecology obstetrics and human reproduction

Objective To compare the mode of delivery among women with singleton breech presentation at 36 weeks who attempted external cephalic version (ECV) with those who declined the procedure, in a tertiary center characterized by a low ECV…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.jogoh.2026.103217
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Antibacterial activity and multi-target mechanism of naringenin against Alicyclobacillus acidoterrestris and its application in apple juice.

Zhang Y, Zhao N, Hu B et al. · 2026 · International journal of food microbiology

Alicyclobacillus acidoterrestris (A. acidoterrestris) poses a major spoilage risk in pasteurized fruit juices, owing to its thermophilicity and acidophilicity. Naringenin, a natural flavonoid, has been investigated for its potential…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2026.111897
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Neuroticism, perceived stress, psychological resilience, and pre-dive state anxiety in professional divers: a cross-sectional study.

Zhao H, Wang L, Zhang S et al. · 2026 · BMC psychology

Background Professional divers work in safety-critical environments that require sustained attention, rapid judgment, and stable emotional control. Neuroticism is a vulnerability trait related to negative affectivity, perceived stress…

View details →DOI: 10.1186/s40359-026-05029-9
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Luspatercept and thrombotic events in patients with myelodysplastic syndrome: a target trial emulation framework using TriNetX database.

Vojjala N, Nassar M, Nanjareddy S et al. · 2026 · Leukemia & lymphoma

Myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) is an identified risk for both venous and arterial thromboembolism (ATE). The thrombotic risk of drugs used in MDS, such as Luspatercept and Erythropoietin-stimulating agents (ESAs), has yielded conflicting…

View details →DOI: 10.1080/10428194.2026.2684311
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

A pilot study of a sexual health workshop for oncology staff: feasibility, impact, and gaps in addressing young adult breast cancer survivorship needs.

Rick TJ, Girard A, Topalian A et al. · 2026 · Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice

Purpose Sexual health concerns are highly prevalent and distressing among adolescent and young adult (AYA) breast cancer survivors, yet are rarely addressed in routine oncology care. Lack of provider training remains a key barrier to…

View details →DOI: 10.1007/s11764-026-01985-8
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Osteoarticular Infections in MIMIC-IV, A Clinical and Microbiological Analysis.

Azarpira M, Gascoin JC · 2026 · Studies in health technology and informatics

Osteoarticular infections (OAIs) remain challenging, particularly in the context of rising antimicrobial resistance. Using the MIMIC-IV database, this study applies a structured informatics workflow to characterize inflammatory marker (IM)…

View details →DOI: 10.3233/shti260147
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Exploring unconventional antimicrobial stewardship models: options beyond traditional prospective audit and feedback.

Christensen AB, Cochran GL, Avedissian SN et al. · 2026 · Infection control and hospital epidemiology

Background Prospective audit and feedback (PAF) is a core antimicrobial stewardship strategy. Discontinuing PAF in favor of alternative interventions has not been previously evaluated. Methods This descriptive study assessed changes in…

View details →DOI: 10.1017/ice.2026.10500
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Cytotoxic and Genotoxic Stress Transiently Increase the Contribution of Platelet-Biased Hematopoietic Stem Cells to Platelet Production.

Meng Y, Ren X, Li R et al. · 2026 · Experimental hematology

Platelets are produced via a canonical pathway emanating from multilineage hematopoietic stem cells (ML-HSCs) and a faster, direct pathway used by platelet-biased (P-) HSCs where the latter circumvents progenitors intermediate between HSCs…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.exphem.2026.105456
Negative / Null Result Report

ADHD is not a risk factor for service-related PTSD in Israeli military conscripts: Evidence from a population-based cohort study of 1.4 million recruits

Porat DB, Abuhasira S, Ekka-Zohar A · 2026 · Preprint

Abstract Background Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been hypothesized to increase vulnerability to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) due to emotional dysregulation, impulsivity, and executive function deficits. Most…

View details →DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-9741341/v1
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Understanding Repression Under Secretion Stress in <i>Trichoderma reesei</i> During Cellulase Expression.

Jadhav R, Demirbas Uzel G, Charest J et al. · 2026 · Microorganisms

The filamentous fungus Trichoderma reesei is one of the most important workhorses for industrial enzyme production, but the cellular mechanisms that balance protein folding stress with secretion, such as the unfolded protein response (UPR)…

View details →DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms14061371
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Donning gloves before patient contact, with or without prior hand hygiene.

Bayhan GI, Aydın Altuntaş C, Cevahir N · 2026 · Journal of infection in developing countries

Objective Hand hygiene (HH) is a fundamental infection prevention measure in healthcare settings, playing a crucial role in reducing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). Despite its importance, HH compliance remains suboptimal…

View details →DOI: 10.3855/jidc.22190
Failed Experiment ReportMedicine

The risk of cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhea from early resumption of positive pressure ventilation after transsphenoidal surgery with autologous fat graft repair.

Kim LJ, Rennert RC, Couldwell WT · 2026 · Journal of neurosurgery

Objective Multiple closure techniques may prevent CSF leak after transsphenoidal surgery for sellar lesions. In patients with obstructive sleep apnea requiring positive pressure ventilation (PPV), the optimal closure technique remains…

View details →DOI: 10.3171/2026.1.jns251476
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Changes in THC Positivity Rates in Adolescents Corresponding to Legalization of Recreational Marijuana in Illinois.

Gassé E, Brill A · 2026 · The western journal of emergency medicine

Introduction As public access to tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) products expands under state legalization, there is concern for increased use in adolescents under 18 years of age and its subsequent effects. Adverse effects of THC use have been…

View details →DOI: 10.5811/westjem.62946
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Differential Expression of Dopamine-Related Genes Across Developmental and Parental Stages in the Burying Beetles, Nicrophorus orbicollis.

Panaitof SC, Kermagi MM · 2026 · Archives of insect biochemistry and physiology

Dopamine has diverse roles in the regulation of reproduction and social behaviors in insects. In the burying beetle, Nicrophorus orbicollis, a species with extended care, our previous work has shown that brain dopamine levels increase…

View details →DOI: 10.1002/arch.70177
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Queen loss fails to elicit physiological and transcriptional responses in workers of the invasive garden ant Lasius neglectus.

Majoe M, Stolarek N, Vizueta J et al. · 2026 · Journal of evolutionary biology

Colonies of insects with morphologically distinct castes have been called superorganisms because the function of their queens and workers is analogous to the germline and soma in metazoan bodies. In the case of formicoid ants, workers…

View details →DOI: 10.1093/jeb/voag043