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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
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

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
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

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
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

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
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Behavioral Economics and Medication Adherence for Hypertension: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

Dodson JA, Adhikari S, Schoenthaler AM et al. · 2026 · Journal of the American College of Cardiology

Background Nonadherence to antihypertensive medications is common. Mobile health (mHealth)-based behavioral economic interventions may improve adherence, but remain largely untested, especially in vulnerable populations. Objective The…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2025.10.062
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Bio-based polyurethane coatings for controlled-release phosphorus fertilizers: Synthesis, characterization and effect on P use efficiency.

Cancellier EL, Degryse F, da Silva RC et al. · 2025 · The Science of the total environment

The use of petroleum-based coatings in controlled-release fertilizers (CRFs) raises environmental concerns and it is unclear if, and to what extent, CRFs can improve P use efficiency. This study explored the synthesis of bio-based…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.180403
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Standard Monofocal Intraocular Lenses Versus Enhanced Monofocal Intraocular Lenses for Children 6 to 13 Years Old With Pediatric Cataract.

Elzawahry S, Elhilali H, Awadein A et al. · 2026 · Journal of pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus

Purpose To investigate whether using an enhanced monofocal intraocular lens (IOL) in the pediatric age group can improve the visual performance at varying distances in comparison to standard monofocal lenses. Methods Forty-five eyes of…

View details →DOI: 10.3928/01913913-20250530-03
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Psychological Impact of AI-Simplified Brain MRI Reports: A Randomized Trial of Patient Understanding, Anxiety, and Health Literacy.

Alarifi M, Luo J, Jabour A et al. · 2026 · Journal of clinical medicine

Background/Objectives : Immediate patient access to radiology reports has increased the need for communication that patients can understand, yet it remains unclear whether simplifying report language improves comprehension without…

View details →DOI: 10.3390/jcm15114158
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Impact of an electronic clinical decision support algorithm (eCDSA) on antibiotic prescribing in primary care in Cambodia: A cluster randomised controlled trial.

Wynberg E, Mishra A, Liverani M et al. · 2026 · International journal of infectious diseases : IJID : official publication of the International Society for Infectious Diseases

Objectives Poorly targeted antibiotic use in primary care is a driver of antimicrobial resistance. Electronic clinical decision support algorithms (eCDSAs) integrating point-of-care tests may improve prescribing. We evaluated the impact of…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2026.108382
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Enhancing Removable Partial Denture Hygiene: Investigating Mucolytic Agents and Biocides for Disrupting Biofilms and Improving Antimicrobial Efficacy.

Moraes LGDS, Oliveira VC, Macedo AP et al. · 2025 · The International journal of prosthodontics

Purpose To evaluate the antibiofilm action of 2.5 mg/mL peracetic acid (PA), 0.5 mg/mL cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC), and 160 mg/mL N-acetylcysteine (NAC) against multispecies biofilm of Streptococcus mutans, Staphylococcus aureus,…

View details →DOI: 10.11607/ijp.9133
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Hyaluronidase activity of Indian ornamental tarantula (Poecilotheria regalis) venom is significantly reduced by commercial Latrodectus mactans and American scorpion antivenoms.

García-García M, Mosqueda J, Escobar-Cabrera JE et al. · 2025 · Toxicon : official journal of the International Society on Toxinology

A recent clinical case involving a Poecilotheria regalis bite was treated with Mexican L. mactans antivenom (Aracmyn Plus, Silanes, Mexico), resulting in the improvement of some of the symptoms. This could be attributed to cross-reactivity…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.toxicon.2025.108543
Negative / Null Result Report

Poly-Social Risk for Hypertension Among Black and Latina Women

Belak L, James K, Auguste L et al. · 2026 · Preprint

ABSTRACT Background Hypertension is a leading modifiable cardiovascular risk factor prominently influenced by health-related social needs (HRSN). Whether detailed information on HRSN can improve identification of hypertension among…

View details →DOI: 10.64898/2026.06.12.26355558
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Effects of high- versus moderate-intensity multimodal whole-body training to improve inspiratory muscle function in persons with chronic nonspecific low back pain.

Klaps S, Verbrugghe J, Goossens N et al. · 2026 · BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation

Background To compare the effects of a multimodal whole-body high-intensity training (HIT) program versus a moderate-intensity training (MIT) program on inspiratory muscle function in persons with chronic nonspecific low back pain…

View details →DOI: 10.1186/s13102-026-01773-y
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Automated perfusion imaging did not improve reliability of ASPECTS or collateral score in late-window large vessel occlusion stroke.

Benomar A, Fahed R, Omar AT et al. · 2026 · Journal of neurointerventional surgery

Background The Alberta Stroke Program Early CT Score (ASPECTS) and CT angiography (CTA) Collateral Score (CS) are routinely used to estimate ischemic core burden and collateral status in acute ischemic stroke due to large vessel occlusion,…

View details →DOI: 10.1136/jnis-2026-025321
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Adding induction intrathecal cytarabine in newly diagnosed CNS2 B-acute lymphoblastic leukemia does not improve outcomes.

Lee-Miller CA, Kairalla JA, Hibbitts E et al. · 2026 · Blood advances

Abstract Patients with central nervous system (CNS) disease at diagnosis on Children's Oncology Group (COG) B-acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL) trials AALL0331 and AALL0232 had inferior outcomes, largely secondary to CNS relapse. In…

View details →DOI: 10.1182/bloodadvances.2026019660
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Levels did not improve with N-Acetylcysteine administration nor with abstinence in Adults Treated for Alcohol Use Disorder: A Secondary Analysis of a Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial.

Piazza FRG, Schuch JB, Ferreira DNSDS et al. · 2025 · Revista brasileira de psiquiatria (Sao Paulo, Brazil : 1999)

Objective N-acetylcysteine (NAC) is a medication known for its hepatoprotective properties and potential to reduce cravings and psychoactive substance use. Vitamin D is metabolized in the liver, and individuals with alcohol abuse often…

View details →DOI: 10.47626/1516-4446-2025-4304
Replication FailureMedicine

Role of Case Management for Improving Cardiac Rehabilitation Participation in Women: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL.

Khadanga S, Yant B, Savage PD et al. · 2026 · Journal of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and prevention

Purpose Despite the benefits, cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is underutilized, particularly in women. Case management (CM) has been shown to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and improve health outcomes. The purpose of this study was…

View details →DOI: 10.1097/hcr.0000000000001040
Negative / Null Result Report

Patient-Reported Chief Complaints Do Not Independently Improve Machine Learning–Based Sagittal Skeletal Classification Beyond Standard Cephalometric Parameters: A Nested Cross-Validation Study

Dinç G, Öztürk B, Ciğerim SÇ · 2026 · Preprint

Abstract Objectives Sagittal skeletal classification is central to orthodontic diagnosis. This study aimed to (1) develop and validate an interpretable machine learning (ML) model for three-class sagittal skeletal classification (Class I,…

View details →DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-9470812/v1
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

The Effect of a Series of Lower Limb Pressotherapy Treatments on the Range of Motion of the Lower Limb Joints, Lower Limb Circumferences, and Body Composition in Young, Healthy Women.

Ptaszek B, Kurek O, Podsiadło S · 2026 · Lymphatic research and biology

Purpose In times when health and physical activity are gaining in value, the search for effective methods to support fitness and improve quality of life is becoming a priority. One of the therapies that is gaining increasing popularity is…

View details →DOI: 10.1177/15578585261461974
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Insulin therapy improves bone microstructure and material properties without restoring whole-bone strength in male insulin-deficient Akita mice.

Toillon I, Badoud I, Ferrari S et al. · 2026 · Bone

Type 1 diabetes is associated with increased fracture risk, yet the respective contributions of insulin deficiency and replacement to skeletal fragility remain poorly understood. Using insulin-deficient male Akita mice, we characterized…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.bone.2026.117971
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Portal Vein Stent Placement in a Pancreatic Cancer Cohort: Outcomes and Predictors of Portal Stent Occlusion.

Bretzman J, Andrews J, Ge S et al. · 2026 · Journal of vascular and interventional radiology : JVIR

Purpose To determine the patency of portal vein stents in patients with pancreatic cancer, identify risk factors for stent occlusion, and determine whether anticoagulation improves stent patency. Materials and methods Patients with…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2026.108852
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Increasing dose of esketamine for supplemental analgesia after complex spinal fusion surgery: a randomized and double-blind trial.

Guo ZM, Cui F, Zhang Y et al. · 2026 · BMC anesthesiology

Background Complex spinal surgery is associated with significant trauma and pain. Herein we tested the hypothesis that increasing the dose of esketamine, as a supplement to patient-controlled analgesia, might improve pain relief after…

View details →DOI: 10.1186/s12871-026-03962-1