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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

Molecular crosstalk between lncRNA H19, miR-29a, and JAK2/STAT3 signaling in alopecia areata: a preliminary study.

Abd Elghany AA, Kamel Eyada MM, Maher SA et al. · 2026 · Cytokine

Background Alopecia areata (AA) is a common autoimmune disease which causes non-scarring patches of hair loss and has a 2% lifetime risk. Its chronic, recurrent nature makes treatment difficult. Potential roles of the JAK/STAT pathway,…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.cyto.2026.157121
Failed Experiment ReportMedicine

Cyclosporine and Methotrexate in Atopic Dermatitis: Bridging Therapies or Real-World Alternatives?

García-Moronta C, Rodríguez-Sanna A, Muñoz-Barba D et al. · 2026 · Dermatitis : contact, atopic, occupational, drug

Background Conventional systemic therapies, including cyclosporine and methotrexate, have traditionally been used for moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (AD). However, their real-world effectiveness and treatment persistence in the era…

View details →DOI: 10.1177/17103568261452370
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Changes in device-measured daily physical activity over one year in memory clinic patients.

Gundrosen KF, Taraldsen K, Sverdrup K et al. · 2026 · European review of aging and physical activity : official journal of the European Group for Research into Elderly and Physical Activity

Background This longitudinal study explored the one-year change in device-measured daily physical activity in patients attending a memory clinic. Methods Physical activity was recorded in 27 memory clinic patients over four days using…

View details →DOI: 10.1186/s11556-026-00414-0
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Evaluating the impact of a faculty focused coaching model on surgical training in pediatric urology.

Silverii H, Ahn J, Gopalan M et al. · 2026 · Journal of pediatric urology

Background While surgical coaching has been proven beneficial, the impact of a faculty focused coaching model on a surgeon's teaching ability and trainee education is unknown. In this study we aim to evaluate whether a surgeon's teaching…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2026.105732
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

MRI assessment of muscle damage in total hip arthroplasty via SuperPATH approach.

Gan F, Zhang Q, Luo H et al. · 2026 · Orthopaedics & traumatology, surgery & research : OTSR

Introduction The SuperPATH approach for total hip arthroplasty (THA) is promoted as tissue-preserving, but objective evidence of its impact on periarticular muscles is lacking. This study aimed to evaluate periarticular muscle damage one…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.otsr.2026.104772
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Evaluating the Consequences of a Hypertension Management Incentive.

Boone C, Robicsek A · 2026 · JAMA internal medicine

Importance Quality metrics with financial incentives are widely used, but their impact on clinical care and patient health remains challenging to isolate. Objective To evaluate the association of a physician-facing quality metric and…

View details →DOI: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2026.1637
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Reduced Image Quality Impairs Monocular Blur-Driven Accommodation in Keratoconus.

Bhakta T, Jain K, Sudanabonia P et al. · 2026 · Investigative ophthalmology & visual science

The purpose of this study was to test the hypotheses that (1) monocular blur-driven accommodation is attenuated in keratoconus due to weaker defocus-blur signals arising from degraded image quality (IQ) compared with non-keratoconic…

View details →DOI: 10.1167/iovs.67.6.52
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Refractive and Corneal Astigmatism After Implantation of a Supraciliary Drainage Device in Microinvasive Glaucoma Surgery.

Englisch CN, Wakili P, Langenbucher A et al. · 2026 · Journal of refractive surgery (Thorofare, N.J. : 1995)

Purpose To assess the short-term impact of stand-alone MINIject (iSTAR Medical SA) implantation on astigmatism in a single-center retrospective study. Methods Refractive and corneal astigmatism was investigated based on preoperative and…

View details →DOI: 10.3928/1081597x-20260413-01
Negative / Null Result Report

Diagnostic Dilemma in the Preoperative Differential Diagnosis of Recurrent Hepatic Echinococcosis with a Concomitant Pancreatic Cystic Lesion: A Case Report

Nie J, Chen Y, Du Y et al. · 2026 · Preprint

Abstract Background Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is a zoonotic parasitic disease caused by the larval stage of Echinococcus granulosus. The liver is the organ most commonly affected, whereas pancreatic involvement is extremely rare. When a…

View details →DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-9189492/v1
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Automatic monitoring of single-wall MAPSE by transesophageal echocardiography for tracking global left ventricular function irrespective of regional hypokinesia: a secondary analysis.

Yu J, Grude O, Berg EAR et al. · 2026 · Intensive care medicine experimental

Background Measuring mitral annular plane systolic excursion (MAPSE) serially in a single wall may be an effective method for monitoring global left ventricular (LV) function, especially when automated with a novel deep learning method…

View details →DOI: 10.1186/s40635-026-00898-1
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Dual Glucagon and GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Survodutide Improves Biomarkers of Beta-Cell Function and Insulin Sensitivity in People With Type 2 Diabetes or Living With Overweight/Obesity.

Ekinci EI, Maldonado SG, Unseld A et al. · 2026 · Diabetes, obesity & metabolism

Aims This post hoc analysis evaluated the effect of survodutide on beta-cell function, insulin sensitivity, and glucose biomarkers in two phase 2 trial populations. Materials and methods Trial 1404-0002 randomised 413 participants with…

View details →DOI: 10.1111/dom.70861
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Comparison of the effect of internet-based and in-person cognitive behavioral therapy on the fear of childbirth in primiparous pregnant women: a randomized controlled trial.

Piri K, Gholamzadeh Jofreh M, Haghighizadeh MH et al. · 2026 · BMC psychology

Introduction Fear of childbirth (FOC) is a significant factor contributing to requests for elective cesarean sections. This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (ICBT) versus in-person…

View details →DOI: 10.1186/s40359-026-04903-w
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Providing insight in resilience and recovery by using fatigability and its development over time in older adults after hip fracture surgery.

Dijksterhuis J, Hurmuz MZM, van Dartel D et al. · 2026 · European geriatric medicine

Purpose Older hip fracture patients are often frail, complicating their recovery trajectories. Insight into patients' resilience may help in getting more understanding of their predicted recovery and adjusting their treatment plan…

View details →DOI: 10.1007/s41999-026-01514-x
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Efficacy and Safety of Dotinurad in Patients with Advanced Chronic Kidney Disease.

Motomura T, Higashi M, Hattori A et al. · 2026 · Internal medicine (Tokyo, Japan)

Objective Hyperuricemia is associated with cardiovascular disease and chronic kidney disease (CKD). Dotinurad is a new uricosuric drug that has not been evaluated in clinical trials in patients with advanced CKD (CKD G3b-G5). This study…

View details →DOI: 10.2169/internalmedicine.5834-25
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Learning and deskilling effects of artificial intelligence in colonoscopy among endoscopists with different levels of experience: a pragmatic, prospective trial.

Pedersen TA, Mori Y, Botteri E et al. · 2026 · Endoscopy

Background The effect of computer-aided detection (CADe) on performance of endoscopists with different experience levels is not well understood. This study assessed whether CADe use promotes learning or deskilling. Methods We performed a…

View details →DOI: 10.1055/a-2858-7084
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Evaluation of preoperative screw planning and X-ray simulation for iliosacral and transsacral screw placement.

Hoskens S, Bamps K, Herteleer M · 2026 · European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie

Objectives The percutaneous placement of iliosacral (IS) and transsacral (TS) screws has become a standard practice for the treatment of pelvic fractures. Due to the complex sacral anatomy, accurate screw placement is essential to avoid…

View details →DOI: 10.1007/s00590-026-04768-0
Negative / Null Result Report

Efficacy of a Liposomal Ophthalmic Solution Containing Cross-Linked Hyaluronic Acid, Trehalose, and Stearylamine in Relieving Dry Eye-like Symptoms in Patients undergoing Multiple Intravitreal Treatments

Cagini C, Messina M, Fiore T et al. · 2026 · Preprint

Abstract Purpose This study investigates the efficacy of a liposomal ophthalmic solution containing cross-linked hyaluronic acid, trehalose, and stearylamine in reducing the occurrence of dry eye-like signs and symptoms in patients…

View details →DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-9533021/v1
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Outcomes and predictors of renal artery stenting after kidney transplant angiography: a retrospective study.

Lu J, Shorey A, Uduba R et al. · 2026 · Clinical transplantation and research

Background Up to 23% of renal transplant recipients may develop transplant renal artery stenosis (TRAS). However, diagnosis requires angiography, and the contrast used may be nephrotoxic. We aimed to identify predictors of TRAS and clarify…

View details →DOI: 10.4285/ctr.25.0052
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Effects of Dietary Conjugated Linoleic Acid on the Growth Performance of Fattening Broiler Duck and the Properties of Its Dry-Cured Products.

Feng J, Li S, Li X et al. · 2026 · Journal of agricultural and food chemistry

The effects of dietary supplementation with conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) on broiler duck growth performance and the quality of dry-cured products were investigated. Ten days preslaughter with the supplementation of 2 mL/d CLA was more…

View details →DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.6c02008
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Acute circulating tumor DNA dynamics during and after systemic therapy initiation for advanced triple-negative breast cancer.

To B, Prasath V, Veney D et al. · 2026 · NPJ breast cancer

Circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) 'tumor fraction' (TF) may correlate with therapy response, but little is known regarding TF dynamics immediately after therapy initiation. Plasma samples from a single-arm clinical trial enrolling patients…

View details →DOI: 10.1038/s41523-026-00953-w
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Calling in grief: A retrospective analysis of the effectiveness of a telehealth grief counseling program through a community-based organization.

Mace C, Deighton R · 2026 · Death studies

Empirical evidence is lacking on the effectiveness of grief telephone counseling, particularly in Australia. This study addresses an important gap by evaluating the effectiveness of the Integrating Grief Program-Victoria (IGP-V), an…

View details →DOI: 10.1080/07481187.2026.2646872
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

A Comparison of the Efficacy of Charcoal and Non-Charcoal-Bristled Electric Toothbrushes on Coffee Stain Removal and Surface Enamel Roughness: An in vitro study.

Ajai S, Agnihotri R · 2026 · Journal of dental hygiene : JDH

Purpose Recently, charcoal-based oral hygiene products, such as toothpastes, have gained popularity due to their whitening and antibacterial properties. However, there is limited data on charcoal-bristle electric toothbrushes. The purpose…

Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Six-month follow-up after Effects of Resistance Training on Osteosarcopenia in postmenopausal Korean women (ERTO-K study): a randomized controlled trial.

Lee BC, Lee J, Cho KH et al. · 2026 · Gerontology

Introduction Sarcopenia and osteosarcopenia are increasingly prevalent among older adults. Exercise and nutritional support are key non-pharmacological treatments; however, their benefits may diminish after discontinuation. This study…

View details →DOI: 10.1159/000552519
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Effect of 940 nm diode laser adjunct to mechanical debridement on S100A8 levels and clinical parameters in peri-implantitis treatment.

Nalbant A, Olgun HE, Hendek M et al. · 2026 · Lasers in medical science

The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of diode laser and combined treatment protocols, applied in addition to mechanical debridement, in the treatment of peri-implantitis on clinical periodontal parameters and S100A8…

View details →DOI: 10.1007/s10103-026-04925-1