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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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Failed Experiment ReportMedicine

Acepromazine does not enhance sedation or reduce propofol requirements when combined with dexmedetomidine in dogs.

Iepsen LB, Griebeler LB, de Almeida ICA et al. · 2026 · Topics in companion animal medicine

This study aimed to evaluate the sedative effects of acepromazine and dexmedetomidine in dogs and their influence on propofol requirements for anesthetic induction, electrocardiographic findings, heart rate and arterial blood pressure.…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.tcam.2026.101065
Replication FailureMedicine

Prophylactic sucrose via the tahneek technique and its effect on neonatal hypoglycemia randomized control trial.

Alallah J, Mohtisham F, Ahmed A et al. · 2026 · Journal of neonatal-perinatal medicine

BackgroundThe study examined the medical impact of tahneek with dates on hypoglycemia in high-risk newborns. Tahneek, an Islamic tradition, may offer benefits such as stimulating mouth muscles and aiding in breastfeeding initiation. The…

View details →DOI: 10.1177/19345798261435496
Replication FailureMedicine

Mineralocorticoid Receptor Antagonists in Dialysis.

Elenjickal EJ, Mavrakanas TA · 2026 · American journal of nephrology

Background Aldosterone regulates genes controlling fluid and electrolyte balance through mineralocorticoid receptor (MR) activation. Sustained MR activation promotes inflammation, fibrosis, sodium retention, and myocardial remodeling. MR…

View details →DOI: 10.1159/000551881
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Organ-Specific Efficacy of Postischemic Empagliflozin in Acute Stroke and Myocardial Infarction Using Preclinical Models.

Li J, Dai W, Alavi R et al. · 2026 · Journal of the American Heart Association

Background Empagliflozin, a sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitor, has demonstrated cardioprotective and neuroprotective effects in preclinical myocardial infarction (MI) and ischemic stroke settings by reducing acute myocardial and…

View details →DOI: 10.1161/jaha.125.047087
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Effects of the ABCDEF Bundle on Delirium, Function, and Quality of Life in Australian ICU Patients: A Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Trial.

Sosnowski KJ, Ranse KL, Mitchell ML et al. · 2026 · Critical care medicine

Objectives To test whether the ABCDEF bundle, compared with usual care, decreases delirium incidence and duration, improves functional status in the ICU, and enhances 90-day post-ICU discharge quality of life in critically ill Australian…

View details →DOI: 10.1097/ccm.0000000000007154
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Levetiracetam for Seizure Prophylaxis after Traumatic Brain Injury: A Severity-Stratified Cohort Study of 51,000 Patients.

Thorman IB, Sacknovitz A, Li AG et al. · 2026 · Annals of neurology

Objectives The objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness and adverse effect profile of prophylactic levetiracetam in preventing epilepsy after traumatic brain injury (TBI). Methods This retrospective cohort study used the…

View details →DOI: 10.1002/ana.78273
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Pre-Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography Cholangitis and Stent Outcomes in Malignant Distal Biliary Obstruction: A Multicenter Propensity Score-Matched Analysis.

Niiya F, Satoh T, Kobayashi Y et al. · 2026 · Digestive diseases and sciences

Background Clinical evidence on whether acute cholangitis accelerates early stent failure via rapid bacterial adhesion and biofilm formation remains limited. We assessed the influence of pre-endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography…

View details →DOI: 10.1007/s10620-026-09973-9
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Impact of Gentamicin-Impregnated Collagen Sponge on the Incidence of Access Related Infections After Full-Support Microaxial Flow Pump Therapy.

Nersesian G, Rauch M, Lewin D et al. · 2026 · Artificial organs

Background Surgically implanted microaxial flow pumps (mAFP) are increasingly used for cardiogenic shock treatment. Standard mAFP explantation is performed bedside with a shortening of the vascular prosthesis, which may represent a…

View details →DOI: 10.1111/aor.70141
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Mechanisms reducing parasympathetic activity in chronic hypoxia.

Maier LE, Douglas A, Foster K et al. · 2026 · The Journal of physiology

Parasympathetic activity is reduced in chronic hypoxia, but the underlying mechanism(s) are unclear. We investigated whether (i) arterial chemoreflex activation, (ii) increased pulmonary ventilation and/or (iii) pulmonary stretch, (iv)…

View details →DOI: 10.1113/jp290449
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

[Efficacy and safety of ticagrelor versus clopidogrel after percutaneous coronary intervention in patients with acute coronary syndrome without standard modifiable cardiovascular risk factors].

Na K, Qiu MH, Wang ZH et al. · 2026 · Zhonghua xin xue guan bing za zhi

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of ticagrelor versus clopidogrel in real-world patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) without standard modifiable cardiovascular risk factors (SMuRF-less) following percutaneous coronary…

View details →DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn112148-20260204-00080
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Overcoming doramectin failure: field efficacy of pour-on 5% fluralaner and an experimental 1% oral formulation for the prevention of Cochliomyia hominivorax-associated umbilical myiasis in newborn calves.

de Freitas MDB, Rodrigues DC, de Paiva PEM et al. · 2026 · Parasites & vectors

Background Myiasis caused by Cochliomyia hominivorax larvae is a reemerging challenge in the Americas due to the recent reappearance of this species in areas where it had been eradicated and reports of doramectin inefficacy, despite its…

View details →DOI: 10.1186/s13071-026-07455-5
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Disinfectant-Based and Chlorinated Water Inactivation of Wild-Type <i>Salmonella enterica</i> Bacteriophages.

Vaz CSL, Voss-Rech D, da Fonseca FN et al. · 2026 · Foodborne pathogens and disease

Oral phage therapy is a promising strategy for reducing harmful bacteria in broilers. However, it may lead to the spread of therapeutic phages in the farm environment, potentially increasing bacterial host tolerance. To determine the…

View details →DOI: 10.1177/15353141251366377
Replication FailureMedicine

Impact of Intraperitoneal Drain Placement on Postoperative Pain After Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy.

Küçükatalay Ö, Kantarcı S, Dağlı U et al. · 2026 · JSLS : Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons

Introduction Total laparoscopic hysterectomy (TLH) is widely performed for benign gynecologic conditions; however, postoperative pain particularly shoulder pain related to residual intraperitoneal CO 2 remains a clinical concern. This…

View details →DOI: 10.4293/jsls.2026.00012
Negative / Null Result Report

Freshwater history exerts a larger effect than the feeding regime at sea on the occurrence of rainbow trout sexual maturation in seawater cages

Pino-Martinez E, Pedrosa C, Silva-Marrero JI et al. · 2026 · Preprint

Abstract Sexual maturation of rainbow trout during grow-out at sea poses economic risks for aquaculture due to reduced growth, feed intake, and downgraded harvest quality. This study evaluated the effects of freshwater rearing systems and…

View details →DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-9042484/v1
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Cardiovascular pharmacotherapy in 2025.

Tamargo J, Agewall S, Ambrosio G et al. · 2026 · European heart journal. Cardiovascular pharmacotherapy

Despite recent advances in cardiovascular pharmacotherapy, prevention and treatment of many cardiovascular diseases remain limited with a clear need for more effective and safer pharmacological strategies. Here, we summarize the most…

View details →DOI: 10.1093/ehjcvp/pvag016
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Intra-abdominal pressure and pelvic floor muscle activation observed during hypopressive exercises performed in supine and standing: An observational cohort study.

Saraiva S, McLean L · 2026 · Physiotherapy

Primary objectives (1) To evaluate whether hypopressive exercises (HEs) cause changes in intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) and/or electromyographic (EMG) activation of the levator ani muscles (LAMs), (2) to determine whether these effects…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.physio.2026.102316
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Myofilament-level effects of aficamten increase diastolic chamber volumes and maintain cardiac output through preserved length-dependent force generation in healthy rat and canine myocardium.

Sárkány F, Priksz D, Juhász B et al. · 2026 · Basic research in cardiology

Clinical trial experience supports the use of myosin inhibitors in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), while early proof-of-concept studies suggest potential benefit in selected patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction…

View details →DOI: 10.1007/s00395-026-01194-5
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Do coexistent overactive bladder symptoms affect the outcome of single-incision sling in women with urodynamic stress incontinence?

Hsieh TH, Liang CC, Liang CY et al. · 2026 · Taiwanese journal of obstetrics & gynecology

Objective To explore whether preoperative overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms affect the outcome of single-incision slings (SIS) for urodynamic stress incontinence (USI). Materials and methods This retrospective study involved 106 patients…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.tjog.2025.07.033
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Understanding contest skill to reduce the welfare costs of aggression.

Oldham L, Arnott G, Briffa M et al. · 2026 · Biology letters

Skill is the ability to do a challenging behaviour well. We examined how contest skill influences contest success, costs and whether skilful behaviour enhances welfare. We measured skill across three domains: accuracy, appropriateness…

View details →DOI: 10.1098/rsbl.2025.0563
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Antimicrobial strategies for ureteral stent removal after radical cystectomy: a comparative cohort study.

Mangold MH, Kazmierczak J, Gerigk M et al. · 2026 · European journal of clinical microbiology & infectious diseases : official publication of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology

INTRODUCTION: Patients undergoing radical cystectomy (RC) face a heightened risk of infectious complications around the time of ureteral stent removal. This study aimed to determine whether a culture-guided antimicrobial strategy reduces…

View details →DOI: 10.1007/s10096-026-05514-4
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Single-injection adductor canal block with perineural dexamethasone versus continuous adductor canal catheter for total knee arthroplasty: a randomized controlled trial.

Kim DH, Beathe J, Wetmore DS et al. · 2026 · Regional anesthesia and pain medicine

Background The adductor canal block (ACB), known for its motor-sparing properties, has gained popularity as part of the multimodal analgesic regimen in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) patients. However, the duration of single-injection…

View details →DOI: 10.1136/rapm-2026-107719
Negative / Null Result Report

Effect of a community-based intervention for cardiovascular risk factor control on stroke mortality in rural Gadchiroli, India: a cluster-randomised controlled trial

Kalkonde Y, Jadhao S, Bhusari V et al. · 2026 · Preprint

Background: Stroke is the second leading cause of death globally. We tested whether it was feasible to deliver a community-based intervention package for prevention of stroke and, whether such an intervention would reduce stroke mortality…

View details →DOI: 10.12688/wellcomeopenres.26002.1
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Combined effects of mesenchymal stromal cells and antibiotic therapy on Enterobacter ventilator-associated pneumonia in rabbits.

Jacquier M, Laroye C, Bensoussan D et al. · 2026 · Respiratory research

Background Although mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) have shown promising effects in preclinical pneumonia models, their ability to improve outcomes in ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) remains poorly explored, despite VAP being a…

View details →DOI: 10.1186/s12931-025-03457-6