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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Igasaki M, Furusawa A, Kunishi M et al. · 2026 · The journal of obstetrics and gynaecology research
Aim This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of local treatment in patients with sporadic recurrent endometrial cancer. Methods We retrospectively reviewed patients who received treatment for first recurrence of endometrial cancer at our…
Anundson J, Lee L, Bae S et al. · 2026 · European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie
Introduction Lumbar fusion alters spinal biomechanics and may increase hip loading, especially with long-segment constructs. We used a large administrative database to evaluate hip fracture risk after lumbar fusion and assess whether…
Chiona BC, Mbakaya BC, Liu MF · 2026 · Nurse education in practice
Aim To evaluate the effectiveness of Standardized Patient Simulation (SPS) compared with lecture-based teaching in improving dementia knowledge, dementia screening skills and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) classification accuracy among…
Gargallo-Albiol J, Zilleruelo-Pozo MJ, Treserra-Parra A et al. · 2026 · Clinical oral implants research
Objective To determine the influence of an intermediate prosthetic abutment on peri-implant marginal bone loss (MBL) around two implant-supported fixed restorations in the posterior area. Material and methods This study included patients…
Laing KK, Valdés Hernández MdC, Michael J et al. · 2026 · Preprint
Background Apolipoprotein E (APOE) has been implicated in blood–brain barrier (BBB) dysfunction and may influence ischaemic cerebrovascular disease and cerebral small-vessel disease (cSVD). This study examined associations between APOE…
Peh J, Weir T, Meade MJ · 2026 · International orthodontics
Introduction This retrospective cohort study evaluated differences between the planned and achieved rotational changes of maxillary central incisors (MxCIs) with emphasis on direction-specific rotational changes during the initial…
Hennes JL, Krompaß K, Huflage H et al. · 2026 · The international journal of cardiovascular imaging
Our objective was to assess dedicated low-dose (LD) and low-contrast (LC) scan protocols for aortic angiography, compared to standard protocols in photon-counting CT (PCD-CT) and energy-integrating CT (EID-CT). 57 patients (23 women) who…
Taş MO, Güleryüz A · 2026 · BMC oral health
Background The management of proximal cavities under porcelain laminate veneers remains a clinical challenge. Conventional strategies-such as placing an intermediate composite restoration or extending the preparation-require additional…
Hayashi S, Yoshida M, Hayashi K et al. · 2025 · Journal of cataract and refractive surgery
Purpose To compare visual performance among 3 types of higher-order aspheric enhanced monofocal intraocular lenses (IOLs) and a standard aspheric monofocal IOL. Setting Hayashi Eye Hospital, Fukuoka, Japan. Design Randomized comparative…
Nsawotebba A, Nakintu V, Kabazzi J et al. · 2026 · Nature communications
Mpox diagnosis relies on lesion swabs, which are infeasible when lesions are absent or inaccessible, limiting case detection during outbreaks and surveillance in resource-limited settings. This cross-sectional paired diagnostic study…
Durak HM, Sancı A, Hepşen E et al. · 2026 · Actas urologicas espanolas
Introduction To compare the efficacy and perioperative outcomes of miniaturized percutaneous nephrolithotomy (mini-PCNL) and flexible ureteroscopy with flexible and navigable suction ureteral access sheath (FANS-UAS) in the management of…
Rusin K, Myers A, Rech ME et al. · 2026 · Journal of pediatric psychology
Objective Children who spend time in foster care are at risk for adverse developmental outcomes, including sleep problems. Yet, research examining sleep and emotional memory has primarily focused on children with no history of foster care…
Suerink M, Hoffer M, Dingemans A et al. · 2026 · Preprint
Abstract Prenatal exome sequencing (pES) is challenging due to rapid turnaround requirements and limited phenotype information. Analysis strategies span gene panels through exome-wide review, with Artificial Intelligence (AI) as optional…
von Oelreich E, Eriksson J, Arnason B et al. · 2026 · Preprint
Abstract Background Blunt and penetrating trauma differ in injury patterns, management, and outcomes, but data comparing early physiological and haemostatic responses within Scandinavian trauma systems remain limited. We aimed to…
Youssef MW, Perrin L, Denormandie AC et al. · 2026 · The French journal of urology
Purpose Ambulatory artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) implantation has been proposed as an alternative to conventional inpatient surgery, but comparative data remain limited. We aimed to compare early postoperative outcomes between…
Sezici YL, Sabah GA · 2026 · Preprint
Abstract Background To evaluate and compare the performance of three artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots in generating responses to orthodontic retention-related questions in terms of clinical quality and readability. Methods A…
Yalçın S, Bostanoğlu Karaçin A, Aydın Ö et al. · 2026 · Respiratory medicine
Background In 2023, the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) proposed an immune response-based classification that integrates molecular, endotypic, and clinical characteristics to define predominant and co-occurring…
Jinushi K, Saito T, Fujikawa K et al. · 2026 · Surgery today
Purposes Robotic gastrectomy (RG) offers superior dexterity and visualization compared with laparoscopic gastrectomy (LG). However, its high cost requires careful patient selection. This study aimed to evaluate whether these advantages…
Battal F, Kaya S, Kiraz HA · 2026 · Biomedicines
Background/Objectives : Hypericum perforatum L. (St. John's Wort) is extensively utilized in ethnopharmacology due to its anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties. However, its effects on the interaction between innate immunity…
Doğan ÜK, Aslan S · 2026 · Scientific reports
The triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index has recently gained attention as a cost-effective and easily calculable surrogate marker reflecting insulin resistance-related metabolic risk. Given the close interplay between thyroid hormones, lipid…
Suhendy CCV, Koeser AK, Klein RW et al. · 2026 · Preprint
Urban parks are widely recognized for their mental health benefits, especially among frequent visitors. However, the factors underlying regular park use among older urban residents remain poorly understood. This study examined park…
Daoud J, Greenwood J, Botha T et al. · 2026 · Australasian psychiatry : bulletin of Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists
ObjectiveTo evaluate confidence levels of junior doctors working in the paediatric emergency department (ED) in the assessment and management of acute mental health presentations.MethodsThis cross-sectional study invited 89 eligible junior…
Edlinger M, Huber SE, Kogler ML et al. · 2026 · Preprint
Background Video games are increasingly recognised as promising tools for environmental education because of their potential to positively influence environmental attitudes and behaviours at scale. However, while effects of persuasive…
Gulec E, Turktan M, Hatipoglu Z et al. · 2026 · Medicine
Adult patients often experience preoperative anxiety that can influence their anesthetic requirements. We investigated the effect of a preoperative midazolam anxiolytic dose on intraoperative sevoflurane consumption. This prospective,…
O'Rourke J, Byrne M, Schroers G · 2026 · Western journal of nursing research
Background Artificial intelligence (AI), particularly generative and large language models, is being used in nursing education, practice, and scholarly writing. Generative AI applications have been specifically examined for their use in…
Jaghoub Q, Nacar E, Özdoğan A et al. · 2026 · Odontology
This study evaluated the initial effect of dental loupe use on the 3D accuracy of laminate veneer preparations performed by prosthodontic specialty residents under standardized in vitro conditions. Twenty-six residents completed two…
Erim B, Aray Y, Binici Hİ et al. · 2026 · Preprint
Abstract Advanced glycation end products (AGEs) are bioactive compounds implicated in oxidative stress, inflammation, and the development of chronic diseases. Skin autofluorescence (SAF) is a validated, non-invasive technique used to…
Vlassenbroek R, Peeters D, Matthewman L et al. · 2026 · The Journal of small animal practice
Objectives To assess the incidence of associative immune-mediated haemolytic anaemia in dogs diagnosed with immune-mediated haemolytic anaemia and to evaluate whether performing diagnostic imaging, specifically thoracic radiographs and…
Wu L, Xu X, Liu X et al. · 2026 · The Journal of craniofacial surgery
In patients receiving segmental Le Fort I osteotomy as part of a clear aligner treatment regimen, this study aimed to compare the clinical effectiveness of clear thermoplastic retainers as a postoperative stabilization technique and…
Nienaber S, Krabichler K, Fahlbusch D et al. · 2026 · Journal of the American Heart Association
Background Outcomes >2 years after transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) for bicuspid aortic valves (BAV) are scarce, and differences between balloon-expandable transcatheter heart valves (THVs) and self-expandable (SE-THVs) are…