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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

Proximal femoral bionic nail is associated with lower postoperative complication risk and better early functional recovery in older patients with intertrochanteric fractures: a retrospective cohort study.

Luo X, Ma N, Yang Y et al. · 2026 · BMC surgery

Objective Proximal femoral bionic nail (PFBN) represents a novel biomechanical design for the internal fixation of intertrochanteric fractures in older adults. However, comparative real-world evidence between PFBN and the conventional…

View details →DOI: 10.1186/s12893-026-03937-6
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Role of Prenatal Ultrasound and Fetal MRI in Diagnosing Congenital Anomalies of the Kidney and Urinary Tract: A Comparative Diagnostic Study.

Thompson GE, Wesemann LB, Ogundipe EA et al. · 2026 · Fetal diagnosis and therapy

Prenatal diagnoses of Congenital Anomalies of the Kidney and Urinary Tract (CAKUT) are critical for counseling families about potential postnatal outcomes. While ultrasound (US) remains the gold standard for prenatal diagnosis of CAKUT,…

View details →DOI: 10.1159/000552627
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Comparative efficacy of intraoperative wound irrigation with aqueous chlorhexidine versus normal saline to prevent surgical site infections: a double-blind randomized controlled trial.

Kultanaruangnonth M, Chatrung L, Tansawet A et al. · 2026 · World journal of emergency surgery : WJES

Background Surgical site infections (SSIs) remain a major concern after abdominal surgery, with incidences of 15-22%. Intraoperative wound irrigation (IOWI) before closure is routinely performed to reduce bacterial contamination, but the…

View details →DOI: 10.1186/s13017-026-00705-y
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

[Comparative analysis of the efficacy between endoscopic submucosal dissection combined with low-dose radiotherapy and direct surgical resection for T1a-MM/T1b-SM stage esophageal squamous cell carcinoma].

Geng YQ, Ding Y, Fu CG et al. · 2026 · Zhonghua yi xue za zhi

Objective: To compare the efficacy between endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) combined with low-dose radiotherapy and direct surgical resection in patients with T1a-MM/T1b-SM stage esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. Methods: A…

View details →DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn112137-20251024-02757
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Resuscitative endovascular occlusion of the aorta restores cerebral metabolic markers of ischaemia induced by haemorrhagic shock.

Bader SE, Magnuson A, Brorsson C et al. · 2026 · European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society

Background Resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta (REBOA) is used as an adjunct in haemorrhagic shock (HS) to restore proximal perfusion. Its cerebral metabolic effects during haemorrhagic shock, particularly in the…

View details →DOI: 10.1007/s00068-026-03147-y
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Plaque removal efficacy of manual versus powered toothbrushes in patients with clear aligners: a single-brushing randomized controlled trial.

Arslan Çarpar K, Yılmaz T · 2026 · BMC oral health

BACKGROUND: This study aimed to compare the plaque removal efficacy of manual and powered toothbrushes around attachments in patients undergoing clear aligner therapy under standardized, single-brushing conditions. METHODS: This…

View details →DOI: 10.1186/s12903-026-08395-3
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Comparison of the Impact of Different Dacryocystorhinostomy Techniques on Patient Quality of Life in Lacrimal Duct Obstruction.

Hakkani Öznay Ç, Findik H, Uzun F et al. · 2026 · Journal of clinical medicine

Objectives : To prospectively compare the outcomes of external dacryocystorhinostomy (EX-DCR), endonasal dacryocystorhinostomy (EN-DCR), and laser-assisted transcanalicular dacryocystorhinostomy (TL-DCR) in patients with nasolacrimal duct…

View details →DOI: 10.3390/jcm15124488
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Association of Driver Oncogenic Alterations with SUVmax, Preoperative Serum Calcium, and Smoking Status in Surgically Resected Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer: A Retrospective Single-Center Study.

Korodimos N, Wojtyś ME, Kostopanagiotou K et al. · 2026 · Journal of clinical medicine

Background: Non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is driven by distinct oncogenic alterations with important therapeutic and prognostic implications. Noninvasive biomarkers that predict molecular status in surgically resectable disease may…

View details →DOI: 10.3390/jcm15114100
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Impact of oral health education program in children suffering from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: A cross-sectional study.

Mahajan A, Haideri S, Kumar VVH et al. · 2026 · Journal of education and health promotion

Background The oral health is an integral part of general well-being in children suffering from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The present study aimed to analyze the impact of oral health education program on children…

View details →DOI: 10.4103/jehp.jehp_1102_25
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Cinnarizine vs. topiramate for migraine prophylaxis in children: a randomized, double-blind, parallel-group clinical trial.

Abdi A, Abbasi E, Abazarlou A · 2026 · BMC neurology

Objectives Migraine is a common and disabling neurological disorder in children, often requiring preventive treatment. This study aimed to compare the efficacy and tolerability of cinnarizine and topiramate in the prophylaxis of migraine…

View details →DOI: 10.1186/s12883-026-04950-1
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Delayed initiation of GnRH antagonist in PCOS patients undergoing IVF: a retrospective cohort study of premature ovulation and embryological outcomes.

Peker N, Yücetürk A, Tığlı E et al. · 2026 · Journal of ovarian research

Background We aimed to evaluate whether delayed initiation of gonadotropin hormone-releasing hormone (GnRH) antagonist treatment affects premature ovulation and the number of good-quality blastocysts. We retrospectively reviewed the…

View details →DOI: 10.1186/s13048-026-02161-3
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

The Gut-Disc Axis: Mendelian Randomization Study Reveals Causal Effects of Gut Microbiota on Intervertebral Disc Degeneration Not Mediated by Systemic Inflammation.

Yan Z, Jiang Q, Lu Z et al. · 2026 · International journal of general medicine

Background Intervertebral disc degeneration (IVDD) is a major cause of low back pain. Observational studies suggest a link with gut microbiota (GM), possibly mediated by systemic inflammation, but causality remains unclear. Objective To…

View details →DOI: 10.2147/ijgm.s615488
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Digestive Tract Cancer: A Retrospective Study of the Epidemiological Profile of Populations Exposed and Not Exposed to Uranium Contamination in North Kazakhstan (2014-2023).

Ilbekova K, Ibrayeva D, Saifulina E et al. · 2026 · Journal of clinical medicine

Background/Objectives : Cancer incidence and mortality are key epidemiological indicators for evaluating the long-term biological effects of chronic low-dose radiation exposure. The aim of this study was to assess the incidence, structure,…

View details →DOI: 10.3390/jcm15114330
Negative / Null Result Report

Pseudoperplexity Probes Memorization in Protein Language Models

Plaikner A, Ploner M, Sewald Z et al. · 2026 · Preprint

Protein Language Models (pLMs) have significantly advanced computational biology. Yet their scale and reliance on redundant training data raise a fundamental question: do pLMs generalize the statistical grammar of proteins, or do they…

View details →DOI: 10.64898/2026.06.08.730685
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Impact of chemotherapy dose reduction during concurrent chemoradiotherapy on survival outcomes in limited-stage small-cell lung cancer.

Shan J, Yu J, Zhao L et al. · 2026 · BMC cancer

Background Dose reduction during concurrent chemoradiotherapy (cCRT) is frequently required in patients with limited-stage small-cell lung cancer (LS-SCLC) because of treatment-related toxicities or poor tolerance. However, the impact of…

View details →DOI: 10.1186/s12885-026-16150-8
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Evaluation of Interexaminer Reliability in Visual Shade Matching: A Comparative Analysis of Optilume Trueshade and Conventional Lighting for Permanent Anterior Teeth.

Alkhalifah OF, Ali Shah S, Tareen SUK et al. · 2026 · Cureus

Background Achieving a lifelike color match for anterior restorations is a persistent challenge because tooth appearance is heavily influenced by illumination and observer-dependent choices. While visual matching with VITA-type guides…

View details →DOI: 10.7759/cureus.108421
Negative / Null Result Report

Regional and Management-driven Variation in Apple Microbiome and Resistome

Kiplimo D, Sperber S, Nata’ala MK et al. · 2026 · Preprint

Abstract Background Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in plant-associated microbiomes is increasingly recognized as One-Health concern. Apples are widely consumed, yet little is known about how agricultural practices and geography shape its…

View details →DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-9344661/v1
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

A Phase II Study of FOLFIRI Plus Ziv-Aflibercept After Trifluridine/Tipiracil Plus Bevacizumab in Patients with Metastatic Colorectal Cancer: WJOG 11018G.

Matsumoto T, Yamamoto Y, Kotaka M et al. · 2024 · Targeted oncology

Background Non-inferiority of trifluridine/tipiracil (FTD/TPI) plus bevacizumab (BEV) to irinotecan/fluoropyrimidine plus BEV in metastatic colorectal cancer was investigated in the phase III TRUSTY study, and we conducted a phase II study…

View details →DOI: 10.1007/s11523-024-01043-2
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Efficacy and safety of biological DMARDs: a systematic literature review informing the 2022 update of the ASAS-EULAR recommendations for the management of axial spondyloarthritis.

Webers C, Ortolan A, Sepriano A et al. · 2023 · Annals of the rheumatic diseases

Objective To update the evidence on efficacy and safety of biological disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (bDMARDs) in patients with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) to inform the 2022 update of the Assessment of SpondyloArthritis…

View details →DOI: 10.1136/ard-2022-223298
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Perioperative immunotherapy combined with standard therapy for human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-positive locally advanced gastric cancer: A case report.

Ma XT, Yao GY, Li JL et al. · 2025 · World journal of clinical oncology

Background Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-positive gastric cancer (GC) represents a distinct molecular cancer subtype that is often associated with a poor prognosis. While perioperative chemotherapy regimens are currently…

View details →DOI: 10.5306/wjco.v16.i11.112029
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Decreased evertor strength following peroneus longus tendon harvest for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction : an isokinetic muscle strength testing study.

Kotian RN, Ajoy SM, Panduranga R et al. · 2026 · The bone & joint journal

Aims There are conflicting results in the literature regarding the safety of the peroneus longus tendon (PLT) as a potential graft for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, and no long-term studies with objective assessment…

View details →DOI: 10.1302/0301-620x.108b6.bjj-2025-0274.r1
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Investigation of enamel surface changes in teeth with artificially produced white spot lesions after debonding: an in vitro study.

Tankuş M, Memikoğlu TUT · 2026 · BMC oral health

Background This study aimed to investigate enamel surface changes after debonding of teeth with metal and ceramic brackets exhibiting varying severities of white spot lesions (WSLs). Methods Forty healthy premolars were divided into two…

View details →DOI: 10.1186/s12903-026-08860-z
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Predictive Factors of Functional Prognosis in Patients with Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment Treated by Pars Plana Vitrectomy-A Retrospective Study.

Chereji G, Chelaru VF, Nicoară SD · 2026 · Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland)

Background/Objectives : Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD) is a surgical emergency that causes vision loss if not properly treated. Pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) is the preferred procedure for most complex RRD cases, with a high success…

View details →DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics16111696
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Changes in iron metabolism after primary PCI in patients with STEMI and ischemia-reperfusion injury.

Wang Z, Zhang Y, Zhang K et al. · 2026 · Experimental and therapeutic medicine

Within the present study, the aim was to investigate the dynamic changes in iron metabolism parameters in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) undergoing primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and to…

View details →DOI: 10.3892/etm.2026.13173
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Genetically predicted TTK inhibition and its association with reduced breast cancer risk: a two-step Mendelian randomization study of potential gut microbiome mediation.

Liu J, Liu M, Xu Y et al. · 2026 · Clinics (Sao Paulo, Brazil)

Background BOS172722, a selective TTK inhibitor, shows promise for Breast Cancer (BC) treatment. The role of gut microbiota as a potential mediator in this process has not been established. This Mendelian Randomization (MR) study…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.clinsp.2026.100961