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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

The impact of muscle oxidative capacity on neuromuscular recovery after exercise-induced muscle damage.

Kipper CW, Kis P, Burleson KN et al. · 2026 · European journal of applied physiology

Objective Exercise-induced muscle damage (EIMD) compromises neuromuscular function and reduces exercise tolerance. Whether muscle oxidative capacity (MOC), an index of mitochondrial function, is reduced by EIMD or influences neuromuscular…

View details →DOI: 10.1007/s00421-025-06073-w
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Gamma 3 vs Gamma 3 RC in Unstable Extracapsular Hip Fractures: A Prospective Randomized study.

Valle-Cruz JA, Lopiz Y, Garríguez-Pérez D et al. · 2026 · International orthopaedics

Purpose Rotational instability is a key factor in fixation failure of extracapsular hip fractures. The U-Blade (RC) lag screw was designed to improve rotational stability. This study aimed to compare mechanical complication rates between…

View details →DOI: 10.1007/s00264-025-06714-x
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Neonatal outcomes following a preconception lifestyle intervention in people at risk of gestational diabetes: secondary findings from the BEFORE THE BEGINNING randomised controlled trial

Sujan M, Skarstad H, Rosvold G et al. · 2025 · Preprint

Objectives Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), particularly when combined with overweight or obesity, is associated with adverse neonatal outcomes such as high birth weight and increased adiposity. We determined the effect of a…

View details →DOI: 10.1101/2025.10.01.25337073
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Safety, Efficacy, and Immunogenicity of a Multivalent Adjuvanted S. aureus Vaccine in Adults with Recent Skin And Soft Tissue Infections: An Observer-blind, Randomized, Placebo-controlled, Multinational Phase 1/2 Trial.

Athan E, Greenberg RN, Baker DA et al. · 2026 · Clinical infectious diseases : an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America

Background A vaccine that prevents Staphylococcus aureus skin and soft tissue infections (SA-SSTIs) would have a major impact on public health. Methods A two-part randomized study began with a phase 1, first-in-human, dose-escalation that…

View details →DOI: 10.1093/cid/ciag162
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Prevention of premature birth: Impact of the Explicit Health Guarantee.

Carvajal-Encina F, Carvajal Rojas L · 2025 · Andes pediatrica : revista Chilena de pediatria

Prematurity is a challenge due to its high morbidity and mortality. The Explicit Health Guarantees (GES) for Premature Birth Prevention, implemented in 2005, have not been evaluated. Objective To evaluate the impact of the GES on perinatal…

View details →DOI: 10.32641/andespediatr.v96i5.5799
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Fracture risk by post-cessation weight change in male patients with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Chung J, Park S, Park SJ et al. · 2026 · The American journal of medicine

Objective This study aimed to evaluate the conflicting effects of weight change and smoking cessation on fracture risk in male patients with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Methods Using the National Health Insurance…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2025.12.014
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Effects of imeglimin on mitochondrial functions and ischemic brain damage in young and aging rats.

Paskeviciene E, Skemiene K, Pampuscenko K et al. · 2025 · Journal of pharmacological sciences

Imeglimin, a novel oral antidiabetic drug, has been suggested to affect mitochondrial functions in some types of cells and tissues, however, it has never been investigated whether aging has an impact on its pharmacological effects in the…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.jphs.2025.10.001
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Effect of Erector Spinae Plane Block Applied to Painful Herpes Zoster Patients Who Failed to Respond to Pregabalin Treatment on Immunological Marker Levels and Postherpetic Neuralgia Incidence Rate.

Büyükbezirci G, Demiralp N, Keles S et al. · 2026 · Journal of pain research

Purpose Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is one of the most debilitating complications of herpes zoster and represents a major cause of chronic neuropathic pain. Increasing evidence suggests that immune dysregulation plays a critical role in…

View details →DOI: 10.2147/jpr.s611477
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Genetic profile of Lepr<sup>+</sup> skeletal stem/progenitor cells in the periodontal ligament and functional compensation during aging and bone repair.

Shidara S, Ito S, Desai K et al. · 2026 · Bone

Skeletal stem/progenitor cells (SSPCs) play a fundamental role in maintaining skeletal homeostasis throughout life. Leptin receptor (Lepr)-positive cells were initially identified as SSPCs in the long bone marrow and later in the…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.bone.2026.117833
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Intraoperative hypotension after remimazolam or propofol induction with sevoflurane maintenance in angiotensin II receptor blockers-treated patients: a randomized controlled trial.

Kim HJ, Kim N, Kim J et al. · 2025 · Scientific reports

Robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy (RALP) is associated with hemodynamic shifts; patients on angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) are especially susceptible to intraoperative hypotension. We investigated whether induction with…

View details →DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-23469-y
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Increase in Diaphragm and Expiratory respiratory muscles thickness is not associated with postoperative pulmonary complications after thoracic surgery: A prospective ultrasound cohort study.

Berthoud V, Nguyen M, Vinay J et al. · 2026 · Anaesthesia, critical care & pain medicine

Introduction In thoracic surgery, all respiratory muscles have a significant increase in workload, and recruitment of these muscles may be important, especially in the presence of diaphragmatic dysfunction. Evaluating diaphragmatic and…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.accpm.2025.101683
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A clinical shift toward personalized cochlear implantation: Using preoperative planning to optimize insertion depth.

Bircher B, Aebischer P, Wimmer W et al. · 2026 · American journal of otolaryngology

Objective To evaluate the clinical implementation of preoperative, anatomy-tailored planning for electrode selection in cochlear implantation, quantify planning accuracy under routine conditions, and identify factors associated with…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2025.104777
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Effect of intraoperative dexmedetomidine on postoperative mental health in cardiac surgery: a randomized controlled trial.

Hao X, Zhang Z, Cai C et al. · 2026 · International journal of surgery (London, England)

Background Dexmedetomidine was widely used in anesthesia management during cardiac surgery. The purpose was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of intraoperative dexmedetomidine in the treatment of postoperative depression in adult…

View details →DOI: 10.1097/js9.0000000000003906
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The Effect of a Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Intervention on Clinical Trachoma: A Cluster-Randomised Trial.

Wittberg DM, Admassu F, Aragie S et al. · 2026 · Tropical medicine & international health : TM & IH

Objectives Few randomised trials have been done to assess the impact of hygiene interventions on trachoma even though hygiene improvements feature prominently in the strategy for global elimination of trachoma. This study's aim was to…

View details →DOI: 10.1111/tmi.70086
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Efficacy and safety of heparin in preventing embolic events during transradial cerebral angiography: a randomised controlled trial.

Liu C, Deng G, Wang Y et al. · 2026 · Stroke and vascular neurology

Background Transradial access has become an increasingly preferred approach for cerebral angiography. However, embolic events, often clinically silent, remain a frequent concern. Despite routine use, the efficacy and safety of heparin…

View details →DOI: 10.1136/svn-2025-004887
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Dapagliflozin to Reduce Early Recurrence After Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation: The DARE-AF Randomized Clinical Trial.

Jiang C, Zhao Z, Yang Z et al. · 2026 · Circulation

Background Observational studies have suggested that SGLT2 (sodium-glucose cotransporter 2) inhibitors are associated with a lower risk of atrial fibrillation (AF) recurrence after catheter ablation in patients with AF with concomitant…

View details →DOI: 10.1161/circulationaha.125.077447
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Safety and tolerability of switching to bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide versus continuing dolutegravir/lamivudine in people living with HIV with neuropsychiatric comorbidities: Week 24 and 48 results from the Management of INSTI-associated Neuropsychiatric Disorders (MIND) clinical trial.

Perez-Valero I, Corona Mata D, Crussells Canales MJ et al. · 2026 · International journal of antimicrobial agents

Objective To evaluate if switching from dolutegravir/lamivudine (DTG/3TC) to bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide (BIC/FTC/TAF) improves neuropsychiatric tolerability in suppressed adults with stable neuropsychiatric…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.ijantimicag.2026.107825
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Does Hydrogen-Rich Water Reduce Oxidative Stress in Patients with Chronic Mountain Sickness? A Randomized, Blinded, Controlled Trial.

Zhang F, Zhong Y, Li Q et al. · 2025 · High altitude medicine & biology

Zhang, Fengying, Yang Zhong, Qiuyue Li, Doudou Hao, Zhiyou Shi, Suying Zhu, Qian Zhang, and Yunhong Wu. Does Hydrogen-Rich Water Reduce Oxidative Stress in Patients with Chronic Mountain Sickness? A Randomized, Blinded, Controlled Trial.…

View details →DOI: 10.1177/15578682251401137
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Prophylactic Subcutaneous Heparin Is Not Associated With Increased Rates of Hematoma, Pulmonary Embolism, or Deep Vein Thrombosis Following Lumbar Fusion: A Multi-Institutional, Propensity Score-Matched Analysis of 3106 Patients.

Crawford AM, Striano BM, Schoenfeld AJ et al. · 2026 · Spine

Study design Retrospective multicenter cohort study. Objective To compare the safety and efficacy of venous thromboembolism prophylaxis (VTE) strategies between two high-volume spine centers with distinct protocols. Summary of background…

View details →DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000005607
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Ambulatory care by on-call teams in an Emergency Department.

Kinsella A, Gilligan P · 2025 · Irish medical journal

Aim Admission rate is a key performance indicator for Emergency Departments (EDs). Senior hospital management advised that, if discharge by on-call teams was possible within 24 hours, a patient should be termed 'ambulatory' and remain in…

Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Efficacy of topical hydrophilic gel of paromomycin combined with systemic or locally administered leishmanicidal drugs for treatment of experimental leishmaniasis caused by Leishmania (Viannia) braziliensis.

Alves LL, Pinheiro Rosa DC, Freire ML et al. · 2025 · The Journal of antimicrobial chemotherapy

Objective This study aimed at evaluating the combination of a topical hydrophilic gel of paromomycin (PA) with intralesion meglumine antimoniate (Glu IL) or systemic administration of liposomal amphotericin B (AmphLipo) for the treatment…

View details →DOI: 10.1093/jac/dkaf362
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Diaryl-Aminoindazole with Extensive In Vitro Mycobactericidal Activity Dependent on Exposure to Reactive Nitrogen Species.

Warrier T, Martínez-Hoyos M, Porras De Francisco E et al. · 2026 · ACS infectious diseases

A bromoindazole was reported with the ability to rapidly and extensively kill Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) in vitro, but only in the presence of sublethal levels of reactive nitrogen species (RNS) (Warrier et al., ACS Infectious…

View details →DOI: 10.1021/acsinfecdis.5c00879
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Impact of daily adaptive head and neck radiotherapy on toxicity and quality of life: results of the DARTBOARD phase II randomized trial.

Sher DJ, Avkshtol V, Lin MH et al. · 2025 · Journal of the National Cancer Institute

Background The utility of adaptive radiotherapy (ART) for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) remains poorly defined. Daily ART (DART) promises both anatomic adaptation and planning target volume (PTV) reduction. In this…

View details →DOI: 10.1093/jnci/djaf232
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The Moderating Effect of Social Skills and Social Support on the Association Between Poverty Ratio and Health Promotion Behaviors in Adolescence.

Furman CR, Worth IA, Zhang JD et al. · 2025 · Behavioral medicine (Washington, D.C.)

Eating and exercise habits established in adolescence are associated with immediate and long-term health outcomes. These habits may be influenced by adolescents' socioeconomic status (SES), such that low SES households often experience…

View details →DOI: 10.1080/08964289.2025.2471875
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Rapid Respiratory Microbiological Point-of-Care Testing and Antibiotic Use in Primary Care: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

Hay AD, Abbs S, Ridd M et al. · 2026 · JAMA internal medicine

Importance Most antibiotic prescribing takes place in primary care, driving antimicrobial resistance, a top-10 threat to global public health. There is considerable international interest in whether rapid multiplex microbiological…

View details →DOI: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2026.1426
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Fatal Human H3N8 Influenza Virus has a Moderate Pandemic Risk

Le Sage V, Vu MN, Maltepes MA et al. · 2025 · Preprint

In China, low pathogenic avian influenza (LPAI) H3N8 virus is widespread among chickens and has recently caused three zoonotic infections, with the last one in 2023 being fatal. Here we evaluated the relative pandemic risk of this 2023…

View details →DOI: 10.1101/2025.10.02.679960