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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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The role of hyperthermia on abdominal tissue concentrations of cisplatin during and after intraperitoneal chemotherapy - insights from a porcine model.

Harlev C, Bue M, Petersen EK et al. · 2025 · European journal of surgical oncology : the journal of the European Society of Surgical Oncology and the British Association of Surgical Oncology

Background Epithelial ovarian cancer remains a leading cause of mortality among gynecological malignancies, with a high incidence of peritoneal carcinomatosis at diagnosis. Hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) has emerged as a…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2025.110378
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Scheduled telephone support in internet-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy for depression: randomized controlled trials of two populations.

Pihlaja S, Lipsanen J, Ritola V et al. · 2026 · Frontiers in psychology

Among patients receiving internet-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy (iCBT) for depression in routine clinical practice, 101 patients were randomized to either iCBT as usual or to iCBT with add-on scheduled telephone support (STS).…

View details →DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1704049
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Evaluation of pharmacy unit inspection utilizing a mobile application with smart glasses.

Abdel-Kerem A, Wei W, Calzado A et al. · 2025 · American journal of health-system pharmacy : AJHP : official journal of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists

Purpose This study aimed to evaluate the impact of integrating smart glasses with a pharmacy compliance mobile application on the efficiency of completing medication unit inspections. The goal was to compare traditional inspection methods…

View details →DOI: 10.1093/ajhp/zxaf083
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Provisional Treatment of Volumetric Muscle Loss With Insulin-like Growth Factor 1 Releasing Muscle Void Fillers.

Clark AR, Adams AT, McKinley TO et al. · 2026 · The Journal of surgical research

Introduction Volumetric muscle loss (VML) resulting from severe extremity injuries in combat remains a significant clinical challenge, particularly in austere environments. Current research emphasizes the development and evaluation of…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2025.11.043
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Antigenic Imprinting and Immune Response Dynamics: Neutralization Against Emerging SARS-CoV-2 Omicron Variants Following Breakthrough Infections.

Li J, Wang X, Li J et al. · 2025 · Journal of medical virology

The recently mutated Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 exhibits extremely high infectivity and strong evolution and immune escape capabilities. Given the unique epidemic prevention policies of China, we collected 16 sets of sera from…

View details →DOI: 10.1002/jmv.70681
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Assessing the Impact of Visualizations of Quantitative and Qualitative Risk Information on the Comprehension of Hypothetical Risk-Based Breast Cancer Screening Results.

van Strien-Knippenberg IS, Timmermans DRM, Weber M et al. · 2025 · Health communication

This study aimed to assess whether, in the context of communicating risk-based breast cancer screening results, visualizations of risk information consisting of an icon array depicting quantified breast cancer risk and simplified drawings…

View details →DOI: 10.1080/10410236.2025.2582779
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Vibratory stimulation and not action observation or mirror therapy reduces paralyzed hand spasticity in chronic stroke survivors

Nakano H, Nakagawa K, Ikuno T et al. · 2024 · Preprint

Objective Post-stroke spasticity prevalence increases with time from stroke onset, and negatively impacts the patient’s quality of life. Vibratory stimulation (VS) to the spastic muscles can reduce spasticity, whereas action observation…

View details →DOI: 10.1101/2024.12.03.24318436
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Unveiling the linkage between low-carbon energy and energy sources diversification.

Kuziboev B, Pícha K, Nazif Çatık A et al. · 2025 · Journal of environmental management

This research is the first to investigate the effect of low-carbon energy risk on the diversification of energy sources. To this end, a sample of 64 countries from 2000 to 2018 is analysed. For empirical estimations, we employ the Method…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.127544
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Effects of Two Different Intraoperative Fluid Rates on Tissue Oxygenation and Haemodynamic Stability in Anaesthetised Horses

Moura RA, Bisiau A, Freeman D et al. · 2025 · Preprint

Background: Perioperative fluid therapy can influence oxygen delivery and tissue oxygenation, but its effects in horses are poorly understood. Objectives: To compare two intraoperative fluid administration strategies on peripheral tissue…

View details →DOI: 10.22541/au.176131103.35539940/v1
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Multimodal Approach to Intraventricular Hemorrhage Using Echocardiography, Near-Infrared Spectroscopy, and Electrical Cardiometry in Preterm Infants

Hibner A, Tong MK, Liu L et al. · 2025 · Preprint

Abstract OBJECTIVE: To investigate single versus combination hemodynamic parameters on intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) or mortality in preterm infants. STUDY DESIGN: Data from 482 infants under 32 weeks gestational age were analyzed,…

View details →DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-7376716/v1
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Optimizing Biomass and Phycobilin Production in Arthrospira platensis Through Carbon Source Variation and Developing a Cost-Effective Purification Method

Far ZS, Nematollahi MA, Hosseini SV et al. · 2025 · Preprint

Abstract Arthrospira platensis, commonly known as Spirulina , is an industrially cultivated cyanobacterium due to its high content of phycobiliproteins, mainly phycoerythrin, phycocyanin, and allophycocyanin. In this work, a low-cost…

View details →DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-7284160/v1
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Mental Fatigue Impairs Motor Performance but Not Motor Learning in Fatigued or Non-Fatigued Conditions.

Godoi Filho JRM, Abreu TFO, Vieira QR et al. · 2026 · Journal of motor behavior

We investigated the influence of mental fatigue on motor performance and learning. Additionally, we examined whether practicing under mental fatigue induces resilience in future performance under similar fatigue conditions. Ninety-two…

View details →DOI: 10.1080/00222895.2025.2585181
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Regenerative effects of topical insulin on corneal wound healing: From surface restoration to stromal remodeling.

Girgin Y, Vural GS, Yigit Y et al. · 2026 · Experimental eye research

Aim This study aimed to investigate the regenerative efficacy of topically administered insulin on corneal epithelial and stromal healing in a well-established rabbit model of ocular surface damage induced by chemical injury. Methods A…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.exer.2025.110775
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Mechanistic Insights Into Postprandial Insulin-Glucagon Interactions and Their Impact on Glucose Flux After Protein-Glucose Coingestion in Humans.

Dao GM, Shaw CS, Betik AC et al. · 2025 · Diabetes

Despite stimulating glucagon secretion, the mechanisms by which protein ingestion lowers glucose excursions remain unclear. We investigated this using the triple stable isotope glucose tracer technique to measure postprandial glucose…

View details →DOI: 10.2337/db25-0395
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Antibacterial effects of charcoal and fluoride dentifrices in oral biofilms.

Bowers AN, Tonon CC, Yeo S et al. · 2025 · Archives of oral biology

Objectives Charcoal-containing dentifrices are increasingly popular for their whitening claims, but data on antimicrobial effects are limited. This study compared the antibacterial efficacy of charcoal dentifrices versus non-charcoal…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2025.106405
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Putting the testing effect to the test in the wild: Retrieval enhances real-world memories and promotes their semantic integration while preserving episodic integrity

Homann LA, Jahed M, Barense M · 2025 · Preprint

Retrieval practice—actively recalling information—is an established memory-strengthening technique. However, understanding how retrieval transforms memory requires examining its effects on memories that evolve across multiple episodic and…

View details →DOI: 10.31234/osf.io/923rj_v1
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Putting the testing effect to the test in the wild: Retrieval enhances real-world memories and promotes their semantic integration while preserving episodic integrity

Homann LA, Jahed M, Barense M · 2025 · Preprint

Retrieval practice—actively recalling information—is an established memory-strengthening technique. However, understanding how retrieval transforms memory requires examining its effects on memories that evolve across multiple episodic and…

View details →DOI: 10.31234/osf.io/923rj_v2
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Effects of Combined Intragastric Administration of Quinine with L-Leucine or L-Isoleucine on the Glycemic Response to, and Gastric Emptying of, a Mixed-Nutrient Drink in Healthy Males.

Sajjad M, Ghorbaninejad P, Bitarafan V et al. · 2026 · The Journal of nutrition

Background The amino acids, L-leucine (Leu) and L-isoleucine (Ile), and the bitter substance, quinine, reduce postprandial glucose, stimulate insulin, and/or slow gastric emptying. Whether combining these stimuli can enhance these effects…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.tjnut.2025.101259
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A New Approach in Pharmacological Research: Measurement of Empathy and Cooperation Behavior in the Rat at a Single Apparatus

Fathollahzadeh I, Hashemi A, Mehan M et al. · 2025 · Preprint

Abstract ​The existence of empathy in rodents and, more broadly, in lower mammals has been hotly debated. Each group has designed its apparatus to address this issue. While well-established methods for measuring cooperation are in the…

View details →DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-6742141/v1
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Antileishmanial Activity of Oseltamivir and Acyclovir: Modulation of Macrophage Phagocytosis and Cytotoxicity Assessment.

Lima Neta PP, Leal PPMS, Passos VHAA et al. · 2025 · Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciencias

Leishmaniasis is a group of diseases caused by protozoa of the genus Leishmania . Current treatments exhibit high toxicity, high costs, and parasite resistance. Consequently, the search for new drugs is of utmost importance, and drug…

View details →DOI: 10.1590/0001-3765202520250377
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Comparative Analysis of Intrathecal Lidocaine Combined With Guanfacine or Dexmedetomidine on Nociceptive and Motor Blockade in Rats.

Chou AK, Chiu CC, Chen YW et al. · 2025 · Fundamental & clinical pharmacology

The aim of this study was to examine the effects of intrathecal lidocaine combined with guanfacine or dexmedetomidine on nociceptive and motor blockade, in comparison to clonidine. Using a rat model of intrathecal injection, we evaluated…

View details →DOI: 10.1111/fcp.70057
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Audiovisual interaction between runners: Examining the role of perceptual cues in step synchronization and physiological responses

Furukawa H, Nishikawa Y, Saito A et al. · 2025 · Preprint

Abstract This study aimed to examine the effects of visual and auditory cues on step frequency (SF) and physiological load, measured by heart rate (HR), in runners. The experiment involved two runners—a main runner and a neighboring…

View details →DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-6650523/v1
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Effects of enzymatically-synthesized sialylated oligosaccharides on the N- and O-glycosylation of etanercept in recombinant CHO cell culture

Kim T, Lee H, Ryu S et al. · 2025 · Preprint

Abstract In mammalian cell-based bioprocesses, glycosylation of recombinant therapeutic proteins requires stringent control and monitoring as it may affect therapeutic efficacy and safety. The sialylation of glycosylated moieties plays an…

View details →DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-7324359/v1
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Effect of Interactive Ultrasound Intervention on Moderate Depressive Symptoms and Maternal Attachment: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Pulliainen H, Kataja E, Löyttyniemi E et al. · 2025 · Preprint

Abstract Background We examined whether an interactive four-dimensional (4D) ultrasound intervention decreases prenatal and early postnatal depressive symptoms and improves maternal-fetal attachment. Methods This randomized controlled…

View details →DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-6672112/v1
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Revisiting NaOH Addition during the Amination of Cellulose Nanocrystals.

Clouse DE, Collins EG, Khodakovskaya MV et al. · 2025 · Biomacromolecules

There is growing recognition that both cellulose nanocrystal (CNC) source and production scheme affect their physicochemical properties and dispersion behavior. However, how these differences affect CNC surface chemistry modification has…

View details →DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.4c01710
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Orange (Citrus sinensis) essential oil as feed additive for sheep: nutrient intake and apparent digestibility, nitrogen balance, and rumen fermentation characteristics

Junior PCGD, Vicente ACS, Santos IJd et al. · 2025 · Preprint

Abstract The study evaluated the effects of orange essential oil (OEO) as a feed additive on nutrient intake, digestibility, nitrogen balance, and rumen fermentation in meat sheep. Using ten rumen-cannulated Dorper × Santa Inês wethers in…

View details →DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-6986736/v1
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Open- source computed tomography (CT)-based sarcopenia assessment in women with suspicious adnexal masses: a feasibility and reproducibility study.

Badran PM, Stecca CM, de Souza de Castro JT et al. · 2025 · Clinical radiology

Aim Ovarian cancer is the most lethal gynecologic malignancy, with prognosis linked to stage at diagnosis. Ultrasonography is the first-line tool for adnexal mass evaluation, while computed tomography (CT) supports staging and surgical…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.crad.2025.107088
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Effects of Zinc oxide nanoparticles on llama sperm cryopreservation.

di Fonzo AR, Bertuzzi ML, Amusquibar MV et al. · 2025 · Animal reproduction science

Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) have been reported to enhance sperm cryopreservation in several species, but their effect on frozen llama semen remains unexplored. This study aims to evaluate the effect of ZnO-NPs on sperm parameters in…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2025.107994