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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

The influence of lesion type and lesion location on the prediction of language laterality in patients with cerebral vascular malformations using functional MRI.

Rossmann J, Hense K, Knott M et al. · 2026 · Journal of neurosurgery

Objective Predicting language lateralization using functional MRI (fMRI) in patients with cerebral vascular malformations close to language areas is essential for treatment decision-making and patient outcomes. Functional MRI-based…

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Negative / Null Result ReportOpen access

Cutaneous sterile pyogranuloma/granuloma syndrome in a dog

SPATERNA, Andrea, MECHELLI A., SANTORO D. et al. · 2008

A case of canine cutaneous sterile pyogranuloma/granuloma syndrome (SPGS) with generalized asymmetrical alopecia and plaques is described. Results from histopathologic examination were suggestive of SPGS and failed to demonstrate any…

Negative / Null Result ReportOpen access

Conflict duration on the flanker task (i.e., reaction time for each incongruent trial–reaction time for each congruent trial) pre- (white bar) and post-treatment (black bar) with OT or placebo.

Yuko Yoshimura (283970), Hirotoshi Hiraishi (283977), Mitsuru Kikuchi (140272) et al. · 2015

Two-way ANOVA (treatment × drug) failed to demonstrate any drug or treatment effects, and no significant interaction between these two factors was detected. Therefore, we failed to demonstrate any OT-related effect on…

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Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Retrospective Analysis of Chinese Patients with Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) undergoing Transcatheter Arterial Chemoembolization (TACE) with or without Prophylactic Antibiotic Therapy.

Jiu Chen, Guolin Wu · 2018 · Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP

OBJECTIVE To assess the necessity of prophylactic antibiotic therapy in HCC patients undergoing transcatheter arterial chemoembolization (TACE). STUDY DESIGN Descriptive study. PLACE AND DURATION OF STUDY The First Affliated Hospital,…

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Negative / Null Result ReportOpen access

Supplementary Table S1 from Radiation-induced Adaptive Response: New Potential for Cancer Treatment

Sandra Demaria (15026216), Shannon Martello (11246282), Molykutty J. Aryankalayil (5544962) et al. · 2020

Metabolic data from PC3 cells 6h, 24h, and 48h after SD or MF radiation. Samples were sent to Metabolon for processing. Results indicate decrease in glycolysis intermediates in SD sample at 6h. No significant changes to TCA cycle…

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Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Effects of muscle-tendon mechanical properties and electromyographic activity patterns on individual differences in force-power relationship.

Kosaka T, Kubo K · 2026 · PloS one

This study aimed to examine the effects of muscle-tendon mechanical properties and electromyographic activity patterns on individual differences in the force-power relationship during jumping with and without countermovement. Twenty men…

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Negative / Null Result ReportOpen access

Effects of α-MSH treatment on Caspase 3 activity.

Andrew W. Taylor (451751) · 2013

The macrophages lysates were assayed for protein concentration and Caspase 3 activity. There was no significant change of Caspase 3 activity in cells treated with α-MSH compared to SFM cells. The graft is the mean ± SD of Caspase 3…

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Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

The Influence of Congenital Heart Defect Repair Through a Right Subaxillary Thoracotomy on Postoperative Pulmonary Function and Prognosis in Small Infants.

Wang, Li, He et al. · 2026 · Reviews in cardiovascular medicine

The influence of repair of congenital heart defect (CHD) via a right subaxillary thoracotomy (RSAT) on postoperative pulmonary function and prognosis in small infants is a key consideration. Data were collected from infants who underwent…

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Negative / Null Result ReportOpen access

IL-24 regulated CXCR4 at post-transcriptional level.

Jiankang Jin (703171), Stephen J. Archibald (703175), Janani Panneerselvam (703170) et al. · 2015

A , RT-PCR analysis showed IL-24 reduced CXCR4 mRNA levels at 6 h and 24 h ( P B , CXCR4 promoter activity was determined using a luciferase reporter vector. Induction of IL-24 showed no significant reduction in luciferase activity…

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Negative / Null Result ReportOpen access

Treatment outcomes of different prognostic groups of patients on cancer and leukemia group B trial 39801: induction chemotherapy followed by chemoradiotherapy compared with chemoradiotherapy alone for unresectable stage III non-small cell lung cancer

Akerley, Wallace, Herndon, James E. 2nd, Vokes, Everett E. et al. · 2017

BACKGROUND: In Cancer and Leukemia Group B 39801, we evaluated whether induction chemotherapy before concurrent chemoradiotherapy would result in improved survival and demonstrated no significant benefit from the addition of induction…

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Negative / Null Result ReportOpen access

The SOS Pilot Study: a RCT of routine oxygen supplementation early after acute stroke—effect on recovery of neurological function at one week

Khalid Mustafa Ali (4461853), Christine Roffe (220471), Anushka Warusevitane (220475) et al. · 2011

Mild hypoxia is common after stroke and associated with poor long-term outcome. Oxygen supplementation could prevent hypoxia and improve recovery. A previous study of routine oxygen supplementation showed no significant benefit at 7 and 12…

Negative / Null Result ReportOpen access

Performance of Perforated Heat Exchanger Surfaces

J. R. Mondt, D. C. Siegla · 1974

Heat transfer and flow friction behavior have been measured for plain and perforated plate-fin and 10-deg herringbone surfaces. For the range of geometries and Reynolds numbers studied, the perforations produced no significant improvement…

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Negative / Null Result ReportOpen access

有酸素運動 (Aerobics) を中心にした一般教養体育実技の有効性と限界について-第一報:血液組成と体組成におよぼす影響-

田原, 靖昭, 西澤, 昭, 管原, 正志 et al. · 1991

Aerobic exercise class was opened and blood and physical composition were examined. Results indicated that no significant improvement on measured items was observed. Frequency of participation is suggested to be increased or class goal…

Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessTherapeutics. Pharmacology

Evaluation of Bile Salts on the Survival and Modulation of Virulence of Aliarcobacter butzleri

Cristiana Mateus, Cláudio J. Maia, Fernanda Domingues et al. · 2023 · Antibiotics

Aliarcobacter butzleri is a Gram-negative bacterium associated with infections of the gastrointestinal tract and widely distributed in various environments. For successful infection, A. butzleri should be able to tolerate various stresses during gastrointestinal passage, such as bile. Bile represents an antimicrobial host barrier that acts against external noxious agents and consists of a variety of bile salts. The intestinal bile salts act as detergents involved in the antimicrobial host defense; although, on the bacterial side, they could also serve as a signal to activate virulence mechanis

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Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessSocial Sciences

Antioxidant and Antistaphylococcal Activity of Topical Fucoidan Gel from Sargassum oligocystum Montagne

Richie Bayuran · 2019 · JPAIR

Brown seaweed is one of the algal species that has been used as food, a source of nutritional supplements, and formulated for therapeutic and cosmetic purposes. This study evaluated the antioxidant and antistaphylococcal activities of topical fucoidan gel (TFG) from the Sargassum oligocystum. A completely randomized design was used, and the experimental protocol includes extraction, lyophilization, and characterization, quality testing, and biological assay. Physicochemical tests suggested that the lyophilized fucoidan is comparable with the properties of pharmaceutical-grade fucoidan. FTIR ch

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Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Thulium laser vaporesection (ThuVaRP) versus bipolar transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) in benign prostate hyperplasia in term of safety and efficacy: A two-year-follow-up study in Erbil, Iraq

Wishyar Jamal Al-Bazzaz, Nihad Rifaat Jawad2 Ali W. AlKhayat · 2020 · Zanco Journal of Medical Sciences

Background and objective: Prostate Thulium laser vaporization is a novel treatment option for a bladder outlet obstruction caused by benign prostate enlargement. However, this surgical technique has not yet been standardized. We present our finding of using Tm vaporesection of the prostate. This study aimed to assess the efficacy and safety of thulium laser versus bipolar transurethral resection of the prostate for treating patients with benign prostatic obstruction. Methods: Sixty three consecutive patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia attending public and private clinics in Erbil city w

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Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessDentistry

Effectiveness of Single Dose Premedication of Piroxicam and Prednisolone on Post Endodontic Pain in One Visit Root Canal Treatment: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Anum Tanwir, Shahbaz Ahmed, Hira Akhtar et al. · 2022 · European Endodontic Journal

Objective: The objective of this study was to compare the effectiveness of premedication drugs including single dose Piroxicam and Prednisolone in regard to post endodontic pain at different time intervals (24, 48, 72 and 96 hours) after single visit root canal treatment. Methods: This randomized clinical trial (registration no. NCT04124822) was performed in operative dentistry department of a private clinical institute. One hundred twenty patients identified with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis were included in the study. The pain intensity levels were marked through the use of visual analo

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Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessNeurology. Diseases of the nervous system

The m.3243A > G mutation load in hair follicles from different scalp regions of patients with MELAS

Yuan-yuan LU, Xu-tong ZHAO, Qing-qing WANG et al. · 2018 · Chinese Journal of Contemporary Neurology and Neurosurgery

Objective To investigate the mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) mutation load in hair follicles from different scalp regions of patients with mitochondrial, encephalomyopathy with lactic acidosis and stroke-like episodes (MELAS), compare the mutation load in different scalp regions, and analyze the difference in mutation load between scalp regions with lesion site in the brain and scalp regions without lesion site in the brain. Methods Seven MELAS patients with m.3243A > G mutations were studied. Hair follicles were obtained from 8 scalp regions (bilateral frontal, temporal, parietal and occipital lobe

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Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedical technology

Capsule endoscopy in Crohn's disease surveillance: A monocentric, retrospective analysis in Italy

Carlo Calabrese, Carlo Calabrese, Dania Gelli et al. · 2022 · Frontiers in Medical Technology

BackgroundCrohn's disease (CD) is a potentially debilitating condition that burdens Italian healthcare substantially. The symptomatic management relies on prompt therapy adjustment to reduce flares and follow-up diagnostic inputs to maximise remission. Capsule endoscopy (CE) has introduced advantages in CD diagnostics, allowing the direct inspection of the entire gastrointestinal mucosa. The diagnostic procedure is comparable in effort to standard ileocolonoscopy (IC) but requires no anaesthesia. Whether CE follow-up improves clinical outcomes remains to be defined.ObjectivesTo provide a preli

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Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

HET0016, a selective inhibitor of 20-HETE synthesis, decreases pro-angiogenic factors and inhibits growth of triple negative breast cancer in mice.

Thaiz Ferraz Borin, Debora A P C Zuccari, Bruna V Jardim-Perassi et al. · 2014 · PLoS ONE

A selective inhibitor of 20-HETE synthesis, HET0016, has been reported to inhibit angiogenesis. 20-HETE has been known as a second mitogenic messenger of angiogenesis inducing growth factors. HET0016 effects were analyzed on MDA-MB-231 derived breast cancer in mouse and in vitro cell line. MDA-MB-231 tumor cells were implanted in animals' right flank and randomly assigned to early (1 and 2), starting treatments on day 0, or delayed groups (3 and 4) on day 8 after implantation of tumor. Animals received HET0016 (10 mg/kg) treatment via intraperitoneal injection for 5 days/week for either 3 or 4

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Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessOrthopedic surgery

Comparison of peripheral nerve block with local infiltration analgesia regarding walking ability after total knee replacement: A retrospective, propensity-score matched-pair cohort study

Taeko Fukuda, Shinobu Imai, Shunji Simoda et al. · 2020 · Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery

Purpose: It is unclear whether perioperative analgesic techniques affect the functional outcome of total knee replacement (TKR). We investigated the effects of peripheral nerve block (PNB) and local infiltration (LI) on walking ability after TKR. Methods: The medical records of 7143 patients who underwent TKR using general anesthesia with PNB or LI techniques were reviewed. Factors affecting independence and/or improvement of walking after surgery were investigated using multivariate regression analysis. To adjust for baseline differences and minimize selection bias for the chosen analgesic te

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Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Dialysis-associated hypertension treated with Telmisartan--DiaTel: a pilot, placebo-controlled, cross-over, randomized trial.

Matthias Huber, Till Treutler, Peter Martus et al. · 2013 · PLoS ONE

Unlabelled Treatment of hypertension in hemodialysis (HD) patients is characterised by lack of evidence for both the blood pressure (BP) target goal and the recommended drug class to use. Telmisartan, an Angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) that is metabolised in the liver and not excreted via HD extracorporeal circuit might be particularly suitable for HD patients. We designed and conducted a randomised, placebo-controlled, double-blind and cross-over trial for treatment of dialysis-associated hypertension with telmisartan 80 mg once daily or placebo on top of standard antihypertensive treatmen

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Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessSports medicine

Poster 231: Isolated Medial Meniscus Root Tears: A Multicenter Analysis of Prognostic Variables for Achieving Patient Acceptable Symptomatic State after Repair

Mario Hevesi MD, PhD, Alexander M. Boos, Allen Wang et al. · 2024 · Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine

Objectives: Medial meniscus posterior root tears (MMPRTs) render the meniscus essentially non-functional, resulting in increased peak contact pressures, reduced forced dissipation, and increased risk of early osteoarthritis. Transtibial root repair has shown promise at restoring meniscus function and improving clinical outcomes; however, a paucity of literature exists evaluating the prognostic clinical and radiographic factors for poor outcomes following isolated meniscus root repair. The purpose of this study was to 1) describe the patient reported clinical outcomes after isolated MMPRT repai

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Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessPublic aspects of medicine

Impact of Telehealth on Glycemic Control in People Diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Ahmed M. Aman Allah, Waad M. Malibarey, Sarah S. Bin Baz et al. · 2025 · The Saudi Journal of Health Systems Research

Introduction: Telehealth is a potential method for improving the quality of care for people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes (T2D). In Saudi Arabia, there is limited research on the effectiveness of telehealth for glycemic control compared to usual care. Thus, the aim of the current study was to determine the impact of telehealth on glycemic control in individuals diagnosed with T2D, with a specific focus on the examination of hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) values. Methods: A retrospective case-control cohort study was conducted between January and August 2024 on people diagnosed with T2D who were manag

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