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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 Report

The Effect of Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Applications on the Perception of Nursing Values and the Mediating Role of Resilience

Cura ŞÜ, Atay S, Çimen M et al. · 2026 · Preprint

Abstract Background Artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted applications are becoming widespread in nursing practice and are creating a significant transformation in care processes. While this transformation may influence nurses’ perceptions…

View details →DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-9039729/v1
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Incidence and Associated Factors of ST-Segment Changes in Noncardiac Surgery Under General Anesthesia.

Gilani MT, Mafi N, Mashhadi L et al. · 2026 · Annals of cardiac anaesthesia

Background Intraoperative cardiac complications may result from an imbalance between myocardial oxygen supply and demand or from plaque rupture. Electrocardiographic (ECG) alterations in the ST-segment observed during surgery or anesthesia…

View details →DOI: 10.4103/aca.aca_243_25
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Postoperative Consequences of Fear and Anxiety in Open Heart Surgery: A Comparative Analysis of Two Patient Groups.

Dizdar E, Kiliç A, Alkan Kayhan S et al. · 2026 · The journal of nursing research : JNR

Background Patients undergoing open heart surgery may experience negative emotions such as anxiety, fear, panic, and anger in the preoperative period that may negatively affect their postoperative recovery. Purpose This study was designed…

View details →DOI: 10.1097/jnr.0000000000000721
Negative / Null Result Report

Effect of Material, Number of Yarns and Loop Length on Pressure, Stretchability and Thermal Properties of Seamless Knitted Fabrics for Compression Textiles

Li NW, Kwan M, Yick K · 2026 · Preprint

Compression textiles have been widely applied in medical, sportswear, and daily usage, with single-jersey structures produced by circular knitting dominating the market due to their thinness and light weight. However, the presence of seams…

View details →DOI: 10.20944/preprints202603.0050.v1
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Association of TILs and HER2-low status with pathological response in triple-negative breast cancer.

Deliktaş Onur İ, Kurukafa D, Ağyol Y et al. · 2025 · Medicine

Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is the most aggressive breast cancer subtype with the lowest treatment success rate. The aim of this study is to determine the relationship between tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) score and HER2…

View details →DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000043971
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

COVID-19 vaccination remains essential for healthcare professionals: clinical evidence from a Polish cross-sectional study.

Hoffmann K, Michalak M, Jarząb M et al. · 2026 · Frontiers in public health

Introduction Six years after the emergence of SARS-CoV-2, vaccination remains still central to preventing severe COVID-19. The aim was to determine the impact of the vaccine type and number of doses on the course of COVID-19 infection…

View details →DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2026.1750819
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Associations of 2000 m Rowing Ergometer Performance With Load-Velocity Relationship Variables Obtained During Bilateral and Unilateral Prone Bench Pull and Leg Press.

Pérez-Castilla A, Quidel-Catrilelbún MEL, Baena-Raya A et al. · 2026 · Journal of strength and conditioning research

Abstract Pérez-Castilla, A, Quidel-Catrilelbún, MEL, Baena-Raya, A, Miras-Moreno, S, Conceição, F, Fernandes, JFT, and Ramirez-Campillo, R. Associations of 2000 m rowing ergometer performance with load-velocity relationship variables…

View details →DOI: 10.1519/jsc.0000000000005505
Failed Experiment ReportOpen accessMedicine

The impact of infertility-related stress, physiological stress and some fertility indices on clinical pregnancy in women undergoing in vitro fertilization.

Omidifar N, Najafi E, Nasiri K et al. · 2025 · BMC pregnancy and childbirth

BACKGROUND: Despite numerous studies on the impact of stress on post-in vitro fertilization (IVF) clinical outcomes are contradictory and researchers recommend the need for further studies. Therefore, the purpose of the present study was…

View details →DOI: 10.1186/s12884-025-08280-x
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

The Elevated Eosinophil Counts and Neutrophils/Lymphocytes Ratio as Predicting Biomarkers in Non-responders, Chronic Spontaneous Urticarial Patients to Cetirizine/Famotidine Treatment.

Khalili A, Estakhri Z, Shams A et al. · 2026 · Iranian journal of allergy, asthma, and immunology

The responses of patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) to regular therapeutic options vary. While these methods are effective for some patients, many do not respond successfully. Despite several studies conducted to identify…

View details →DOI: 10.18502/ijaai.v25i3.21253
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

The relationship between compassion fatigue and perceptions of spirituality and spiritual care in intensive care unit nurses: a cross-sectional study.

Neşe A, Yiğit B, Bakır E · 2026 · BMC nursing

BACKGROUND: Intensive care units (ICUs) are high-stress environments that significantly predispose nurses to compassion fatigue, affecting both their well-being and the quality of patient care. Spirituality and spiritual care are often…

View details →DOI: 10.1186/s12912-026-04630-y
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Within-individual changes in mitochondrial DNA copy number across the life course and links to individual performance.

Salmón P, Hernandez-Gonzalez M, Boner W et al. · 2026 · Biology letters

Ageing is characterized by complex biological processes reflected in cellular and molecular changes. Mitochondria, which are crucial for energy production and cellular homeostasis, are particularly vulnerable to age-related deterioration.…

View details →DOI: 10.1098/rsbl.2025.0521
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Relationship of vitamin D receptor expression with hormone receptors and other clinicopathological features in primary breast carcinomas: A retrospective cross-sectional study.

Ünlü Y, Ömeroğlu E, Ay AS et al. · 2025 · Medicine

Breast cancer is a heterogeneous disease in which estrogen receptor (ER), progesterone receptor (PR), human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2), and Ki-67 play crucial roles in molecular subtyping, diagnosis, treatment, and…

View details →DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000044222
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Incidence of thromboembolic events in testicular cancer patients receiving cisplatin (TESTCIS study).

Dubois M, Joly M, Dionne A et al. · 2026 · Journal of oncology pharmacy practice : official publication of the International Society of Oncology Pharmacy Practitioners

IntroductionDespite the increased incidence of testicular cancer in men aged 15 to 35, patients with this neoplasm have a high five-year survival rate thanks to chemotherapy. However, cisplatin, a drug used in the standard treatment for…

View details →DOI: 10.1177/10781552261445806
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

The relationship between individual characteristics and musculoskeletal disorders in tuna fishermen in Pelita Jaya Hamlet, West Seram Regency, in 2024.

Mailuhu JT, Silalahi PY, Maruanaya S et al. · 2025 · International maritime health

Background Indonesia is a country with vast marine areas. It is also part of the world's coral reef triangle, which means that Indonesia has various types of coral reef species. This gives Indonesia a very strong maritime potential.…

View details →DOI: 10.5603/imh.102161
Negative / Null Result Report

The effect of heart rate variability biofeedback on cortical arousal and its subsequent influence on vigilance: a randomized controlled study

Saito R, Yoshida K, Sawamura D · 2026 · Preprint

Abstract Heart rate variability biofeedback (HRVBF) has been investigated as a breathing-based intervention to enhance cognitive function, yet its efficacy varies across studies. Understanding the mechanisms underlying this variability is…

View details →DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-8939605/v1
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

A microplastic meal: A baseline assessment of microplastic polymer presence within manta-ray (Mobula alfredi) feeding grounds at D'Arros Island and the St. Joseph Atoll.

Choppy MT, Duncan MI, Gordon N et al. · 2026 · Marine pollution bulletin

Microplastic ingestion by reef manta rays (Mobula alfredi) is a threat to their health and population stability. Seychelles' outer islands are vital habitats for M. alfredi but nothing is known about marine microplastic pollution in the…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2026.119790
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

The effect of physiological changes in estradiol hormone during the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle in healthy women on retinal ganglion cell function, retinal and optic nerve vascularization and structure.

Hamurcu M, Gültekin BP, Göçmen M et al. · 2026 · Documenta ophthalmologica. Advances in ophthalmology

Purpose This study aimed to investigate the effects of estradiol changes occurring during the early follicular phase of the menstrual cycle on retinal ganglion cell function, retinal and optic nerve vascularity and structure in healthy…

View details →DOI: 10.1007/s10633-026-10105-x
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

No Association Between Anatomic Factors and Non-Contact ACL Injury Risk in 217 Female Team Sport Players: A Prospective 4.5-Year Study.

Leppänen M, Jarske H, Krosshaug T et al. · 2026 · Scandinavian journal of medicine & science in sports

The purpose of this explorative study was to investigate the association between anatomic factors and risk for non-contact anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries among female team sport players. A total of 225 players from basketball,…

View details →DOI: 10.1111/sms.70290
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Visual Outcomes and the Impact of Intermediate Segment Orientation on the Performance of an Asymmetric Multifocal Intraocular Lens.

McLintock C, Uprety S, McKelvie J et al. · 2026 · Journal of refractive surgery (Thorofare, N.J. : 1995)

Purpose To evaluate the visual outcomes and the impact of intermediate segment orientation on the performance of an asymmetric multifocal intraocular lens (IOL) in patients who have cataract. Methods In this retrospective single-center…

View details →DOI: 10.3928/1081597x-20260212-04
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Understanding AI adoption in medical education: Insights from students and faculty members in Indonesian medical schools.

Rujito L, Muhaimin A, Pergodi MA et al. · 2026 · Journal of education and health promotion

Background Artificial Intelligence (AI) implementation in medical education has changed the learning process, with new forms of diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient care. Biases in AI adoption among Indonesian medical schools'…

View details →DOI: 10.4103/jehp.jehp_580_25
Negative / Null Result Report

Relationship of Workload Stress and Coping Among Nurses Working in the Emergency Departments of Public Sector Tertiary Care Hospitals of Peshawar

ali i, khan mz, ahmad k · 2026 · Preprint

Abstract Background The demanding nature of emergency department (ED) settings exposes nurses to significant workload stress, impacting their physical and mental well-being. This study explores the relationship between workload stress and…

View details →DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-8570275/v1
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Microbiological Profile and Antibiotic Resistance in Relation to Risk of Recurrence and Fistula Following Perianal Abscess Drainage: <i>A Retrospective Study</i>.

Busbait SA · 2026 · Saudi medical journal

Objective The practice of obtaining routine intraoperative cultures and administering postoperative antibiotics for perianal abscess treatment continues to be debated, so far, there is no established evidence linking these practices to…

View details →DOI: 10.15537/1658-3175.1065
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

The Relationship Between Deviation Control and Accommodative Load in Patients with Intermittent Exotropia.

Behjati P, Nabovati P, Razavi ME et al. · 2026 · Journal of ophthalmic & vision research

Purpose To investigate the relationship between deviation control and accommodative load in patients with intermittent exotropia (IXT). Methods A total of 35 patients with IXT aged 5-21 years (average, 10.46 ± 4.42 years) with a…

View details →DOI: 10.18502/jovr.v21.17126