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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

Enzalutamide Plus Metformin Versus Enzalutamide Alone in Metastatic Castration-resistant Prostate Cancer: A Randomized Phase 2 Trial (SAKK 08/14).

Gillessen S, Gobat K, Cathomas R et al. · 2026 · European urology oncology

Background and objective The aim of our study is to determine whether the addition of metformin to enzalutamide can improve the outcomes of men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). Methods From 2016 to 2021,…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.euo.2026.03.001
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Hand therapy or not following collagenase treatment for Dupuytren's disease? A randomized controlled trial.

Aglen T, Matre KH, Selles RW et al. · 2026 · Journal of hand therapy : official journal of the American Society of Hand Therapists

Background Collagenase treatment can improve finger extension and hand function in patients with Dupuytren's disease. The role of hand therapy in enhancing or prolonging these effects remains unclear. Purpose The primary aim was to examine…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.jht.2026.02.004
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Personalized Treatment Selection for Digital Eating Disorder Interventions: A Proof-of-Concept for the Personalized Advantage Index.

McClure Z, Fuller-Tyszkiewicz M, Messer M et al. · 2026 · The International journal of eating disorders

Objective Although a range of evidence-based treatments for eating disorders exist, treatment response varies substantially. The ability to match individuals to a treatment which they are most likely to benefit from may help improve…

View details →DOI: 10.1002/eat.70112
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Can biochar and late-season nitrogen fertilization overcome the sulfur-containing amino acid deficiency and improve oil stability in soybean seeds?

Khatri D, Poudel S, Pun Magar L et al. · 2026 · Frontiers in plant science

Soybean meal quality for monogastric animals is limited by low sulfur-containing amino acids, especially methionine and cysteine, while oil oxidative stability is restricted by the high polyunsaturated fatty acid content. This two-year…

View details →DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2026.1849670
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Joint-specific measures improve risk adjustment in total knee arthroplasty: A machine learning approach.

Müller D, Gillani A, Hirschmann MT et al. · 2026 · Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA

Purpose Accurate risk adjustment in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is essential for outcome prediction and quality assessment. Most existing prediction models rely solely on patient demographics and comorbidities and do not account for…

View details →DOI: 10.1002/ksa.70480
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Acute effects of an individually timed lower-limb post-activation performance enhancement protocol on 50 m front crawl performance and race kinematics in national-level swimmers.

Stanula A, Strzała M, Sadowski W et al. · 2026 · Scientific reports

Post-activation performance enhancement (PAPE) has been proposed as an acute strategy to improve explosive performance, yet its effects on sprint-swimming performance remain unclear, particularly when individualized recovery timing is…

View details →DOI: 10.1038/s41598-026-51746-x
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<i>Enterobacter</i>-based dietary supplements in both larvae and adult diet affect thermal response of sterile males.

Papadogiorgou G, Koskinioti P, Rodovitis V et al. · 2026 · Bulletin of entomological research

Thermal stress can affect the field performance of sterile males used in the sterile insect technique (SIT). We tested whether adding autoclaved Enterobacter as a dietary supplement improves thermal tolerance in sterile Vienna 8 genetic…

View details →DOI: 10.1017/s0007485326101035
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

A Randomized Controlled Trial of Ultrasound-Assisted versus Traditional Landmark Lumbar Puncture in the Neonatal and Infant Population.

Ekhaguere OA, Kesman R, Reiter J et al. · 2026 · The Journal of pediatrics

Objective To evaluate whether static ultrasound improves first-attempt, nontraumatic lumbar puncture (LP) success compared with the traditional landmark technique in infants admitted to a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Study design…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2026.115139
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Is There an Added Value of Dual-Time-Point [<sup>68</sup>Ga]Ga-Fibroblast Activation Protein Inhibitor (FAPI) PET/CT in Differentiating Malignant and Benign Uptake Findings?

Al-Ibraheem A, Moghrabi S, Alsyouf B et al. · 2026 · Cancers

Background : [ 68 Ga]Ga-FAPI PET/CT demonstrates high sensitivity for tumor detection but limited specificity because benign fibro-inflammatory conditions may also show tracer uptake. Dual-time-point imaging has been proposed to improve…

View details →DOI: 10.3390/cancers18121963
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

High-dose metoclopramide versus placebo for gastroduodenal visualization during endoscopy in patients with acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding. A triple-blind, randomized clinical trial.

Herrera-Elizondo JL, Jiménez-Castillo RA, García-Compeán D et al. · 2026 · Revista de gastroenterologia de Mexico (English)

Introduction and aims The usefulness of metoclopramide for improving endoscopic visualization in upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) is controversial. Our primary aim was to evaluate the utility of metoclopramide 20 mg/IV for endoscopic…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.rgmxen.2026.05.005
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Platelet-rich plasma versus plasma gel for fat graft survival under cigarette smoke exposure: An experimental study.

Naghizade B, Özyazgan İ, Bozkurt F et al. · 2026 · Journal of plastic, reconstructive & aesthetic surgery : JPRAS

Background Autologous fat grafting is widely used in plastic surgery, but graft survival remains unpredictable, particularly under compromised conditions such as cigarette smoking. Smoking impairs microcirculation and tissue oxygenation,…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2026.05.060
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Survival Trends of People With Spina Bifida From 1950-2020.

Schlaepfer CH, Lange SM, Lau GA et al. · 2026 · JAMA pediatrics

Importance People with spina bifida historically have worse survival. Despite health care improvements, survival improvement data are mixed. Objectives To compare survival for people with spina bifida to an unaffected cohort and to…

View details →DOI: 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2026.2241
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Enhancing the accuracy of high-sensitivity troponin for diagnosing acute myocardial infarction in emergency department patients with kidney dysfunction: a scoping review.

Morningstar M, Edwards M, Yang L et al. · 2026 · CJEM

Objectives To systematically identify and describe optimal methodology used to improve the diagnostic accuracy of high-sensitivity cardiac troponin for diagnosis of myocardial infarction in patients with kidney dysfunction. Methods…

View details →DOI: 10.1007/s43678-026-01168-5
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Dietary folate education versus once-weekly iron folic acid supplementation for improving folate status in reproductive-aged women: a quasi-experimental study.

Sroypechr K, Hutchinson C, Satheannoppakao W et al. · 2026 · BMC nutrition

Background The folate status of women of reproductive age (WRA) in Thailand is suboptimal for reducing risk of neural tube defects (NTD). This research aimed to compare the effect of dietary folate education based on the health belief…

View details →DOI: 10.1186/s40795-026-01375-4
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Incremental Value of Adding S100B to NSE for High-Specificity Rule-in of Poor Neurological Outcome After Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest.

Hong S, Lee S, Park JS et al. · 2026 · Journal of clinical medicine

Background : We evaluated whether adding S100B to NSE improved discrimination or high-specificity rule-in of poor neurological outcome after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). Methods : In this single-center retrospective cohort study,…

View details →DOI: 10.3390/jcm15083043
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Limited perceived value of pain science education among people with persistent pain reporting no improvement: A mixed-methods secondary analysis.

Leake HB, Wallwork SB, Moseley GL · 2026 · The journal of pain

Pain science education (PSE) aims to shift unhelpful beliefs about pain and improve clinical outcomes. However, some people report little improvement after receiving PSE-informed care. Understanding their perspectives may help refine…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.jpain.2026.106304
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A randomised controlled trial of defibrillation with manual pressure augmentation during out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.

Nehme Z, Mahony E, Nehme E et al. · 2026 · Resuscitation

Aim To determine whether defibrillation with manual pressure augmentation (MPA) reduces transthoracic impedance and improves cardioversion and survival from initially shockable out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) compared with standard…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.resuscitation.2026.111121
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Do Laser and Light Activation Improve In-Office Dental Bleaching Outcomes? An Umbrella Review of Efficacy, Tooth Sensitivity, and Biological Safety.

Allende JB, Campos-Bijit V, Morales-Gómez C et al. · 2026 · Journal of esthetic and restorative dentistry : official publication of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry ... [et al.]

Objective To synthesize umbrella-level evidence on laser or light activation and photobiomodulation in in-office dental bleaching, including whitening efficacy, tooth sensitivity, and biological safety. Systematic reviews were searched in…

View details →DOI: 10.1111/jerd.70176
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

To Drain or Not to Drain? The Manchester Buckle Study.

Kiraly P, Lippera M, Ally N et al. · 2026 · Retina (Philadelphia, Pa.)

Purpose To assess whether external drainage of subretinal fluid (SRF) improves anatomical or visual outcomes in scleral buckle surgery for rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD). Methods Retrospective review of 609 primary scleral buckles…

View details →DOI: 10.1097/iae.0000000000004856
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Exploring hemodynamic measurements from the Tromsø Study for prediction of cardiovascular disease using traditional statistical models and machine learning approaches.

Azulay N, Singstad BJ, Schirmer H et al. · 2026 · Scientific reports

In Norway, NORRISK2 is the government-recommended risk model for predicting an individual's 10-year probability of getting cardiovascular disease (CVD). This study aims to investigate the potential for improvement of CVD prediction by…

View details →DOI: 10.1038/s41598-026-57003-5
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Switching anti-VEGF agents does not improve visual outcomes in branch retinal vein occlusion-related macular edema.

Peretz-Kahlon M, Wood K, Harris A et al. · 2026 · Graefe's archive for clinical and experimental ophthalmology = Albrecht von Graefes Archiv fur klinische und experimentelle Ophthalmologie

BACKGROUND: Branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO) frequently results in macular edema (ME), impairing visual acuity (VA). Intravitreal anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) injections are standard first-line therapy but the benefit…

View details →DOI: 10.1007/s00417-026-07227-y
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Testing the efficacy of a defocusing intervention to improve affective forecasting accuracy in younger and older adults.

Sobel Misieczko M, Barber SJ · 2026 · Neuropsychology, development, and cognition. Section B, Aging, neuropsychology and cognition

Affective forecasting, the process of predicting future feelings, is key for decision-making, but prone to errors. Prior research suggests that age differences in forecasting accuracy vary by event valence such that older adults tend to be…

View details →DOI: 10.1080/13825585.2026.2642773
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Mycorrhizal inoculation and crop rotation as soil sustainable management strategies to reduce fertilizer use and water consumption in horticultural crops

Vargas Ribera PR, Nogales A, Calvet C et al. · 2026 · Applied Soil Ecology.

Crop rotation enhances agroecosystem sustainability by reducing nutrient loss, improving soil fertility, and decreasing crop evapotranspiration. Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) inoculation further supports enhanced nutrient and water…

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Continuous pharmacist intervention and maintenance of dose intensity in postoperative adjuvant S-1 chemotherapy for gastric cancer: a multicenter retrospective study

Hayashi T, Go M, Kawasumi K et al. · 2026 · Preprint

Abstract Introduction Maintaining dose intensity is essential for the efficacy of adjuvant S-1 chemotherapy in gastric cancer. Although pharmacist interventions can reduce toxicity and improve adherence, multicenter evidence regarding…

View details →DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-9098687/v1
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AI at the bedside: Randomised controlled trial of ChatGPT's impact on student performance in real-patient clinical exams.

Saloojee H, Gramanie MC, Mwale R et al. · 2026 · Medical teacher

Background Generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools are entering clinical training faster than curricula and assessments can adapt. It is currently unknown whether point-of-care access to large language models (LLMs) improves…

View details →DOI: 10.1080/0142159x.2026.2652061
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Mortality in Relation to Brachial Versus Central Ambulatory Blood Pressure.

An DW, Wang Y, Cheng YB et al. · 2026 · Hypertension (Dallas, Tex. : 1979)

Background Whether central systolic blood pressure (cSBP) compared with brachial systolic blood pressure (bSBP) improves risk stratification remains debated. This study investigated whether cSBP is more closely associated with total and…

View details →DOI: 10.1161/hypertensionaha.126.26778