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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Tabeta A, Tsutsumi Y, Hoshi H et al. · 2026 · BMC surgery
Background Perforated peptic ulcer is a critical emergency disease requiring surgery, and postoperative intra-abdominal abscess (IAA), an organ/space surgical site infection (SSI), is a common complication. Intraoperative irrigation is a…
Hsu JZ, Gu K, Nguyen B et al. · 2026 · The Annals of otology, rhinology, and laryngology
Objective Estrogen has been found to impact cochlear blood flow and auditory function, but epidemiological studies on menopause and hearing are inconsistent. This study investigates the associations of menopause, its age at onset,…
Nandurkar A · 2026 · Preprint
Abstract Background Hearing loss in adults is a leading problem worldwide. Provision of the whole spectrum of aural rehabilitation (AR) services to adults with acquired hearing loss has been acknowledged as a global challenge, due to…
Al-Mujahid M, shomais A, Sinan Y et al. · 2026 · Preprint
Abstract Background Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is a crucial patient-centered outcome in the management of chronic diseases, particularly cardiovascular disease (CVD). Objective To assess the health-related quality of life and…
Keel E, Kalimeris S, Adams M et al. · 2026 · The journal of maternal-fetal & neonatal medicine : the official journal of the European Association of Perinatal Medicine, the Federation of Asia and Oceania Perinatal Societies, the International Society of Perinatal Obstetricians
Background Infants born before 32 weeks of gestation are at high risk of developing intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH), which is associated with significant mortality and morbidity as well as long-term neurodevelopmental impairment. There…
Maharjan U, Kauppila JH · 2026 · Surgical oncology
Background Previous studies on hospital volume of gastrectomy and mortality in gastric cancer are conflicting, with some suggesting improved short-term outcomes in higher volume hospitals and fewer studies demonstrating consistent findings…
Molla HT, Gashu D, Stoecker B et al. · 2026 · Genes
Background Etiologies of neural tube defects (NTDs) are multifactorial. Genetic, epigenetic and environmental factors may contribute to their reported variation in prevalence across the globe. Ethiopia has among the highest reported NTD…
Cheng V, Sayre EC, Amiri N et al. · 2026 · Journal of autoimmunity
Objectives While targeted synthetic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (tsDMARDs) have advanced autoimmune disease management, the paucity of perinatal safety data limits evidence-based decision-making in pregnancy. We aimed to…
Izquierdo JA, Kerbel J, Apodaca G et al. · 2026 · Cureus
Background Intraoperative periprosthetic femoral fracture is an uncommon but clinically significant complication of total hip arthroplasty (THA) that may compromise implant stability and increase the risk of early revision surgery. Several…
Wang Y, Zhang Y, Lan Y · 2026 · Scientific reports
The mental health of young people serves as a social barometer, reflecting societal conditions. However, the relationship between social inequality and youth mental health remains a contested issue. This study uses data from the China…
Chen Z, Zhang L, Liang Y et al. · 2026 · Digestive diseases and sciences
Background and aims Post-ESD esophageal stricture remains a major complication despite steroid prophylaxis. Temporary stent placement has been proposed as an adjunctive strategy in high-risk cases, yet its independent effect remains…
Yubaitsa CN, Gani KS, Mitchel M et al. · 2026 · Cureus
Background Musculoskeletal problems in the elderly pose a significant challenge for healthcare providers, as they constitute a vulnerable group. Fractures are often undetected, leading to a reduced quality of life due to increased…
Bastian MB, Kyriakou I, Rosar F et al. · 2026 · The quarterly journal of nuclear medicine and molecular imaging : official publication of the Italian Association of Nuclear Medicine (AIMN) [and] the International Association of Radiopharmacology (IAR), [and] Section of the Society of...
Background Papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) with a BRAFV600E mutation is linked to more aggressive tumor characteristics, as well as a higher likelihood of recurrence and disease-specific mortality. This study aimed to investigate the…
Park JE · 2026 · Korean journal of community nutrition
Objectives This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between oxidative balance score (OBS), a metric indicating an individual's oxidative balance status, and the number of teeth in a sample of Korean adults. Methods This…
Hacıvelioğlu D, Turan Tercan A, Tuna Oran N · 2026 · BMC public health
This study examined xenophobia and empathic tendency among 724 midwifery students from different regions of Turkey. Data were collected online using the Student Information Form, the Empathic Tendency Scale, and the Xenophobia Scale, and…
Skowron AT, Childers K, Rose CM et al. · 2026 · The Prostate
Purpose Germline genetic testing in patients with advanced prostate cancer (PCa) is underutilized and hypothesized to be impacted by socioeconomic and demographic factors. This single institution, retrospective study assessed the…
Pisanu C, Squassina A, Perera-Bel J et al. · 2026 · Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania)
Background and Objectives : Treatment-resistant depression (TRD) is a major clinical challenge in the management of major depressive disorder (MDD). While pharmacogenetics has been suggested to be clinically useful in guiding…
Madsen TE, Raker CA, Pavlovic JM et al. · 2026 · Neurology
Background and objectives Migraine is a known risk factor for stroke in women of reproductive age, although its relationship with stroke among postmenopausal women remains unclear. We assessed the association between migraine history and…
Özen GY, Özen AK, Bilge NH · 2026 · Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland)
Background: The anatomical position of the hyoid bone and the morphological characteristics of the soft palate play a key role in upper airway patency, craniofacial balance, and the coordination of functional structures. These features may…
Clarke G, Shuweihdi F, Relton SD et al. · 2026 · The British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners
Background Primary palliative care is symptom support and care for people with life-limiting illnesses incorporated within standard primary care. Early identification of needs is best practice. There is limited research concerning…
Hallab A · 2026 · Thyroid research
Thyroid hormones modulate brain structures during neurogenesis and impact cognition and emotions during the lifetime. Hypothyroidism is commonly associated with lower gray matter volume. Fewer studies, however, highlighted significant…
Clarke B, Sajjad A, Moodie N et al. · 2026 · Preprint
The topics and questions that social and personality psychologists study attract a great deal of public interest. The level of evidence required to make an application claim should be high, in our opinion, to avoid misapplying evidence…
Ojo EO, Xie R, Ng BP et al. · 2026 · Research in gerontological nursing
Purpose The current study aimed to examine the association between cognitive function, fear of falling, and physical activity and assess the moderating effect of physical activity on the association between cognitive function and fear of…
Dornelas R, Marins I, Rodrigues TS et al. · 2025 · Journal of voice : official journal of the Voice Foundation
Objective To analyze the auditory perception of Korean pop (K-pop) singers' voices to identify vocal characteristics associated with gender neutrality. Study design This is a cross-sectional observational study. Methods The inclusion…
Sugimoto K, Minami T, Nukaya T et al. · 2025 · Cancer diagnosis & prognosis
Background/aim Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have improved survival in metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC), with nivolumab (NIVO) plus ipilimumab (IPI) showing benefits in intermediate- and poor-risk patients. Despite first-line…
Matouskova L, Kralova R, Parobkova E et al. · 2026 · Andrology
Background Despite robust data showing strong potential to improve diagnosis and disease monitoring in testicular germ cell tumors (TGCTs), miR-371a-3p testing has not yet been implemented in routine clinical practice. Cell-free DNA…
Sakulsriprasert P, Bunprajun T, Hengsomboon N et al. · 2026 · Scientific reports
This study evaluated floor and ceiling (F/C) effects within the Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia (TSK) and examined item-level correlations with total TSK scores and pain intensity in individuals with knee osteoarthritis (KOA). A…
Park S, Kim J, You Y et al. · 2026 · Preprint
Abstract Background Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a common gynecological condition affecting women of reproductive age, characterized by disruption of vaginal microbiota. Current probiotic interventions, including oral supplements and…
Düsünen E, Tural E, Yonak AK et al. · 2026 · The National medical journal of India
Background Diabetic foot ulcers are an important problem for people with diabetes mellitus. We aimed to determine the mortality rate in patients with diabetic foot ulcers and assess the relationship between mortality, the Wagner…
Sommer K, Russell S, Paynter J · 2026 · Preprint
This pre-registered study examined whether autistic preschool children could learn novel words from a social robot during a shared eBook reading session, how their engagement with the robot relates to word learning, and whether their…