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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 ReportOpen accessGeriatrics

Absolute and relative reliability of acute effects of aerobic exercise on executive function in seniors

Lars Donath, Sebastian Ludyga, Daniel Hammes et al. · 2017 · BMC Geriatrics

Abstract Background Aging is accompanied by a decline of executive function. Aerobic exercise training induces moderate improvements of cognitive domains (i.e., attention, processing, executive function, memory) in seniors. Most conclusive data are obtained from studies with dementia or cognitive impairment. Confident detection of exercise training effects requires adequate between-day reliability and low day-to-day variability obtained from acute studies, respectively. These absolute and relative reliability measures have not yet been examined for a single aerobic training session in seniors.

View details →DOI: 10.1186/s12877-017-0634-x
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

How safe and effective is oral analgesia for hip fracture patients? – a prospective cohort study

Zehra Abdul Muhammad, Tashfeen Ahmad · 2025 · Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association

Objective: To assess the safety and pain reduction profile of routinely prescribed oral analgesics in patients of hip fracture surgery. Method: The single-centre, prospective, cohort study was conducted from June 2022 to July 2023 at the Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi and comprised adult patients of either gender with hip fractures. The analgesics prescribed at the time of hospital discharge and 1-week follow-up were recorded along with pain and adverse effects till the 2-week post-discharge follow-up. Pain was recorded using the visual analogue scale, with the target score set at 3/10.

View details →DOI: 10.47391/jpma.20532
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessDentistry

Addition of bone morphogenetic protein type 2 to ascorbate and -glycerophosphate supplementation did not enhance osteogenic differentiation of human adipose-derived stem cells

Ariadne Cristiane Cabral Cruz, Mariana Lúcia Silva, Thiago Caon et al. · 2012 · Journal of Applied Oral Science

Bone morphogenetic protein type 2 (BMP-2) is a potent local factor, which promotes bone formation and has been used as an osteogenic supplement for mesenchymal stem cells. OBJECTIVES: This study evaluated the effect of a recombinant BMP-2 as well as the endogenous BMP-4 and BMP-7 in the osteogenic differentiation of adipose-derived stem cells (ASCs) in medium supplemented with ascorbate and -glycerophosphate. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Human ASCs were treated with osteogenic medium in the presence (ASCs+OM+BMP-2) or absence (ASCs+OM) of BMP-2. The alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity was determined

Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Effects of executive function training on balance and auditory-cognitive dual-task performance in adults with and without hearing loss.

Niroshica Mohanathas, Lianna Montanari, Rachel Downey et al. · 2026 · PLoS ONE

Background Multitasking, such as listening while balancing, relies on integrated processing in the sensory, cognitive, and motor systems; systems that often decline with age. Hearing loss is linked to increased risks of both falls and cognitive decline. Improving cognitive processing through executive function (EF) training may support balance, especially in older adults with hearing loss. This randomized controlled study conducted across age groups and hearing abilities, examined the effects of a 12-week EF training program on postural outcomes (center of pressure (COP)) using an auditory-cog

View details →DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0331276
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessComputer applications to medicine. Medical informatics

Health-related quality of life and self-related health in patients with type 2 diabetes: Effects of group-based rehabilitation versus individual counselling

Vadstrup Eva S, Frølich Anne, Perrild Hans et al. · 2011 · Health and Quality of Life Outcomes

Abstract Background Type 2 diabetes can seriously affect patients' health-related quality of life and their self-rated health. Most often, evaluation of diabetes interventions assess effects on glycemic control with little consideration of quality of life. The aim of the current study was to study the effectiveness of group-based rehabilitation versus individual counselling on health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and self-rated health in type 2 diabetes patients. Methods We randomised 143 type 2 diabetes patients to either a six-month multidisciplinary group-based rehabilitation programme in

View details →DOI: 10.1186/1477-7525-9-110
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Preoperative blood spinal cord barrier biomarker levels correlate with neurological outcome in patients with degenerative cervical myelopathy one year after surgery: a prospective cohort study.

Schmidt TP, Jütten K, Bertram U et al. · 2026 · World neurosurgery

Degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM) is the leading cause of chronic spinal cord dysfunction and can lead to severe neurological impairment if untreated. While decompressive surgery is the standard treatment, predicting postoperative…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2026.125140
Negative / Null Result Report

Comparative Assessment of Efficiency and Productivity in Implant Crown Design Generated by Artificial Intelligence, Digital Designers, and Dental Students

Naydenov A, Uzunov T, Kostadinov G et al. · 2026 · Preprint

Abstract Objectives . This study aimed to compare the efficiency and productivity of a three-dimensional Generative Adversarial Network (3DGAN) with experienced digital operators and dental students in the design of screw-retained implant…

View details →DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-9402895/v1
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Statins May Not Reduce Reoperation Rates in Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Regardless of the Use of Antithrombotic Medication.

Klein J, Carl B, Schackert G · 2026 · Journal of neurological surgery. Part A, Central European neurosurgery

Objective Various studies have shown a beneficial effect of statins in patients with chronic subdural hematoma (cSDH) who do not require surgery. In surgical cohorts, however, the results of statin treatment in cSDH have been inconsistent,…

View details →DOI: 10.1055/a-2841-9614
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Determination of the First Aid Knowledge Level of Teachers Working in Special Education and Rehabilitation Centers Regarding Tooth Avulsion.

Yabaş ŞM, Gümüşboğa ZŞ · 2026 · Dental traumatology : official publication of International Association for Dental Traumatology

Aim Tooth avulsion is among the traumatic dental injuries that require immediate intervention during childhood, and children are often with teachers or parents at the time of such incidents. This situation highlights the need to evaluate…

View details →DOI: 10.1111/edt.70089
Failed Experiment ReportMedicine

Designing a new "turtle" optotype for use with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.

Hopkins S, Banks E, Bentley SA et al. · 2026 · Optometry and vision science : official publication of the American Academy of Optometry

Purpose To evaluate whether luminance-matching of non-target elements (Study 1) and incorporating artwork (Study 2) within the newly designed turtle optotype would impact visual acuity (VA) measures. Methods Study 1 evaluated the…

View details →DOI: 10.1002/ovs2.70009
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Nociception-guided opioid administration within multimodal analgesia for laparoscopic endometriosis surgery: a randomized controlled trial.

Buis HT, Berger-Estilita J, Zirngast S et al. · 2026 · Journal of clinical monitoring and computing

Women with endometriosis are at increased risk of severe postoperative pain due to nociceptive sensitization. While multimodal analgesia reduces opioid use, the added value of objective nociception monitoring remains unclear. This study…

View details →DOI: 10.1007/s10877-026-01459-3
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Influence of Cavity Design, Bonding-Banding Sequence, and Thermomechanical Loading on the Marginal Adaptation of Class II Resin Composite Restorations.

Ismail HS, Ali AI, Soliman HAN · 2026 · Journal of esthetic and restorative dentistry : official publication of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry ... [et al.]

Objective To evaluate whether differences exist in marginal adaptation among beveled and non-beveled cavity designs, different bonding-banding sequences, and before and after thermomechanical loading. Methods Forty molars received…

View details →DOI: 10.1111/jerd.70199
Failed Experiment ReportMedicine

Optical myopia control interventions: Evaluation of methods and success in a real-world population.

Day M, Kearney S · 2026 · Optometry and vision science : official publication of the American Academy of Optometry

Purpose To explore methods of evaluating success of optical myopia control interventions, and to apply these methods retrospectively to a clinical population. Methods A retrospective cohort study was conducted on pediatric patients…

View details →DOI: 10.1002/ovs2.70075
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Causal Impact of Primary Care and Publicly Funded Health Insurance on Catastrophic Health Spending From Climate-Sensitive Diseases in India.

Chaudhary D, Mukhopadhyay I · 2026 · Applied health economics and health policy

Background Universal health coverage has become central to health policy debates, particularly as a strategy to protect households from financial hardship and impoverishment related to out-of-pocket (OOP) spending. Many low- and…

View details →DOI: 10.1007/s40258-026-01051-5
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

The mediating role of job and life satisfaction in the effect of psychological resilience on employee performance: evidence from the February 6 Kahramanmaraş (Türkiye) earthquakes.

Amırlı H, Gurbanli E · 2026 · BMC psychology

The purpose of this study is to investigate the mediating roles of job satisfaction (JS) and life satisfaction (LS) in the relationship between psychological resilience (PR) and employee performance (EP). Data for this study, which…

View details →DOI: 10.1186/s40359-026-04520-7
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

The combined and independent influence of food texture and a 'mindful eating' instruction on eating rate and food intake among Dutch primary schoolchildren.

Jager G, de Wild VWT, Camps G et al. · 2026 · Appetite

Eating rate (ER), the amount of food consumed per unit of time, is a key determinant of food intake, with faster ER associated with larger meal size. Research in adults has shown that both sensory properties like texture, and instructions…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.appet.2026.108697
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Psychometric Analysis of the <i>Perceptions of Sex Offenders</i> Scale: Confirmatory Factor Analysis and Validity Correlates.

Rye BJ, Tuer AG, Hertz S · 2026 · Journal of child sexual abuse

This study is a psychometric analysis of the Perceptions of Sex Offenders (PSO) scale, a reconceptualization of the Community Attitudes Toward Sex Offender scale. Using a student sample, a confirmatory factor analysis was conducted. The…

View details →DOI: 10.1080/10538712.2026.2683983
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Severe cryoglobulinaemic vasculitis associated with monoclonal gammopathy: a diagnostic challenge of masked deposits.

Fernandes BP, Esteves A, Pimenta AC et al. · 2026 · BMJ case reports

Monoclonal gammopathy of renal significance is characterised by kidney injury caused by nephrotoxic monoclonal immunoglobulins produced by a pathogenic B cell or plasma cell clone. Cryoglobulinaemia in this context may lead to severe…

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Negative / Null Result Report

Preoperative Monocyte-to-Lymphocyte Ratio Does Not Discriminate Prolonged Intensive Care Unit Stay After Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: A Single-Center Retrospective Cohort Study

Peker¹ I, Özdemir¹ O, Kandemir¹ C et al. · 2026 · Preprint

Abstract Aim Prolonged intensive care unit (ICU) stay after coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery is a significant clinical problem associated with increased morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs. The aim of this study was to…

View details →DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-9726889/v1