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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

Patient reported outcome measures following group and individual therapy in a multidisciplinary functional/dissociative seizure program.

Berry A, Watson M, Moore M et al. · 2026 · Epilepsy & behavior : E&B

Background and objectives Functional/dissociative seizures (FDS) are frequently treated with one-to-one therapeutic interventions. However, data describing patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) following group-based therapy remain…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2026.111164
Failed Experiment ReportMedicine

Effects of Single, Maximal Intensity Exercise Unit on Selected Markers of Bone and Connective Tissue Turnover in Young Men.

Bagińska M, Morawska-Tota M, Pałka T et al. · 2026 · Journal of clinical medicine

Background/Objectives : Bone tissue undergoes continuous remodelling processes that are closely controlled by mechanical stimuli and metabolic as well as inflammatory factors. Although the beneficial effects of regular physical activity on…

View details →DOI: 10.3390/jcm15124662
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Diurnal Variations in Anterior and Posterior Corneal Thickness and Curvature in Healthy Eyes: Global and Sector-Based Metrics and Lifestyle Associations.

Barberán-Bernardos L, Ariza-Gracia MA, Büchler P et al. · 2026 · Life (Basel, Switzerland)

This study aims to characterize diurnal changes in corneal geometry of the anterior and posterior cornea in healthy eyes using global and sector-based metrics, and to explore their associations with lifestyle-related factors. A prospective…

View details →DOI: 10.3390/life16050711
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Peripapillary Retinal Nerve Fibre and Ganglion Cell Layer Changes Following Intravitreal Aflibercept 8 mg Therapy in Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration: A Longitudinal OCT Study.

Volpe G, Bonanata M, Peyla A et al. · 2026 · Ophthalmology and therapy

Introduction Intravitreal anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) therapy is the standard of care for neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) and other retinal vascular diseases. However, transient post-injection…

View details →DOI: 10.1007/s40123-026-01431-z
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Two-year follow-up of musculoskeletal outcomes and quality of life in patients with mucopolysaccharidosis type IV and VI.

Genç E, Bilekyiğit Kurt C, Evrim Karadağ Saygi N et al. · 2026 · Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism : JPEM

Objectives Musculoskeletal abnormalities are common to mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) and can negatively affect the patient's quality of life. Data on course of musculoskeletal findings of MPS type IVA and VI are very insufficient. This study…

View details →DOI: 10.1515/jpem-2025-0665
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Diagnostic accuracy of the inferior vena cava collapsibility versus renal Doppler as predictors of fluid responsiveness in Patients with sepsis

Fahmy A, Abdelfatah N, Keriakos N · 2026 · Preprint

Abstract Background Sepsis is a life-threatening condition characterized by an overwhelming systemic response to infection, often resulting in profound hemodynamic instability and multi-organ dysfunction. One of the critical aspects of…

View details →DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-9760697/v1
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

The 1-year obesity treatment intervention can improve fasting plasma glucose in children aged 6-12 years: randomized controlled trial.

Martikainen A, Eloranta AM, Schwab U et al. · 2026 · Trials

Background Lifestyle interventions can reduce the risk of becoming an overweight adult and reduce the risk of health problems. The aim was to investigate the effects of obesity treatment on BMI-for-age, metabolic markers, and quality of…

View details →DOI: 10.1186/s13063-026-09768-3
Failed Experiment ReportMedicine

Impact of ETI therapy on bone health, body composition and cardiopulmonary fitness in children with CF.

Holden A, Burns P, Devenny A et al. · 2026 · Journal of cystic fibrosis : official journal of the European Cystic Fibrosis Society

Background Improved survival in cystic fibrosis (CF) has shifted clinical focus toward late complications, including altered body composition, bone health and cardiopulmonary fitness. The effects of Elexacaftor/Tezacaftor/Ivacaftor (ETI)…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.jcf.2026.05.013
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Functional interplay between H2B ubiquitylation and H2A.Z deposition

Bhat YA, Mocavini I, O’Donnell E et al. · 2026 · Preprint

The Bre1 ubiquitin conjugating enzyme catalyzes the monoubiquitylation of histone H2B-K120/K123 at promoter proximal nucleosomes, contributing to transcriptional regulation. These same nucleosomes are targeted by the yeast SWR1C chromatin…

View details →DOI: 10.64898/2026.04.22.720199
Failed Experiment ReportMedicine

Evolution of Voice Characteristics in People with Parkinson's Disease: A Five Year Follow-Up.

Cabrera GJ, Farías P, Sáez CG · 2026 · Journal of voice : official journal of the Voice Foundation

Introduction Parkinson's disease (PD) is frequently associated with voice and speech impairments that negatively affect communication and quality of life. Although several studies have identified vocal variables with potential clinical…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.jvoice.2026.06.007
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Salivary characteristics and oral microbial dynamics in patients before and after maxillectomy with obturator prosthesis: a pilot prospective cohort study.

Asbi T, Mayer Y, Sarikov R et al. · 2026 · The Saudi dental journal

Maxillectomy produces extensive oral and maxillofacial defects that disrupt normal physiology and often require obturator prostheses for functional and aesthetic rehabilitation. Although these devices are routinely used, their influence on…

View details →DOI: 10.1007/s44445-026-00128-0
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Chemotherapy-induced anemia as a prognostic factor for overall survival in patients with bladder cancer treated with neoadjuvant cisplatin-based chemotherapy and cystectomy.

Lafitte E, Sfumato P, Walz J et al. · 2026 · World journal of urology

Introduction Preoperative anemia (PA) and red blood cell transfusion (RBT) are associated with decreased survival in several cancers. In muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC), anemia is frequent and may be worsened by neoadjuvant…

View details →DOI: 10.1007/s00345-026-06437-7
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Longitudinal and Bidirectional Relationships Between Reading Ability, Internalising Symptoms, and Academic Self-Concept in Adolescence: Evidence from the Longitudinal Study of Australian Children.

Jones A, Johnco C, Beyersmann E et al. · 2026 · Child psychiatry and human development

Poor reading ability is associated with internalising symptoms in children; however, little research has been done with adolescents. The current study used self- and parent-report data from two cohorts of the Longitudinal Study of…

View details →DOI: 10.1007/s10578-026-02048-w
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Comparing the effects of sitting meditation and body scan on working memory in undergraduate healthcare students: a single-blind randomised trial.

Yaemrattanakul W, Manachamni K, Ruangrattanapong J et al. · 2026 · BMC psychology

Background Healthcare undergraduate students often face high cognitive and emotional stress, negatively affecting their working memory and well-being. Mindfulness-based practices, such as sitting meditation and body scan, are proposed to…

View details →DOI: 10.1186/s40359-026-04923-6
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

The Role of the Tear Film in Refraction: Quantitative Evaluation Before and After Rexon-Eye Therapy.

Stankovičová V, Nováček VL, Rozsíval P · 2026 · Ceska a slovenska oftalmologie : casopis Ceske oftalmologicke spolecnosti a Slovenske oftalmologicke spolecnosti

Aim The aim of this study was to assess the effect of Rexon-Eye therapy, based on quantum molecular resonance (QMR) technology, optical parameters, tear film stability, and patients' subjective symptoms. Material and methods A total of 30…

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Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Sexual function in perimenopausal women treated with relugolix and add back therapy for uterine fibroids: an observational study.

Mancarella M, Novara L, Carignano S et al. · 2026 · The European journal of contraception & reproductive health care : the official journal of the European Society of Contraception

Objectives Uterine leiomyomas may cause disorders such as bleeding and bulky symptoms impacting on quality of life; a recent therapeutic option is relugolix, a GnRH antagonist effective in controlling bleeding and reducing the size of…

View details →DOI: 10.1080/13625187.2026.2615974
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Effect of pupil dilation on spherical and toric IOL calculations using a swept source OCT ocular biometer.

McLintock C, Uprety S, McKelvie J et al. · 2026 · International ophthalmology

Background We aim to evaluate the effect of pharmacological pupil dilation on spherical and toric intraocular lens (IOL) power calculations using biometric measurements from the Anterion optical biometer. Methods This was a prospective…

View details →DOI: 10.1007/s10792-026-03939-6
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Corneal Biomechanics Before and After Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty in Patients with Fuchs Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy.

Reinprayoon U, Yaisawang S, Israsena N et al. · 2026 · Clinical ophthalmology (Auckland, N.Z.)

Purpose Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty (DMEK) is a surgical intervention for restoring endothelial function in Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy (FECD). However, changes in corneal biomechanical properties assessed using…

View details →DOI: 10.2147/opth.s598840