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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

Endosonography-guided choledochoduodenostomy using a lumen apposing metal stent vs. ERCP: Individual patient data and aggregate meta-analyses.

Chen, Spadaccini, Sahai et al. · 2026 · Endoscopy international open

Endoscopic ultrasound-guided choledochoduodenostomy using a lumen-apposing metal stent (EUS-CDSL) has been shown in randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to be effective compared with endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) in…

View details →DOI: 10.1055/a-2863-1621
Failed Experiment ReportMedicine

Thoracic paravertebral block with different doses of liposomal bupivacaine versus ropivacaine for postoperative analgesia in single-port thoracoscopic lung surgery: a randomized clinical trial.

Ren, Nan, Li et al. · 2026 · Annals of medicine

To evaluate the analgesic efficacy of thoracic paravertebral block (TPVB) with different doses of liposomal bupivacaine (LB) or ropivacaine in patients undergoing single-port thoracoscopic lung surgery. A total of 105 patients scheduled…

View details →DOI: 10.1080/07853890.2026.2687941
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Is There a Long-Term Benefit to use Patient-Specific Guides for Glenoid Implant Positioning in aTSA? A comparative study at minimum 10 years.

Gauci, Millet, Jacquot et al. · 2026 · Journal of shoulder and elbow surgery

The efficacy of patient-specific guides (PSGs) in improving accuracy and reducing the number of outliers in glenoid implant positioning in anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty has been clearly shown. However, long-term clinical benefit in…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2026.06.018
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Individual SGLT-2 Inhibitors and Risk of New-Onset Cancer in Type 2 Diabetes: A Nationwide Population-Based Cohort Study.

Kim, Seo, Nam et al. · 2026 · Cancer research and treatment

Preclinical studies suggest that sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT-2is) may have cancer-preventive effects; however, clinical evidence remains inconclusive. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the association between the…

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Efficacy and safety of tirofiban after successful endovascular reperfusion in acute ischaemic stroke (ATTRACTION) in China: a multicentre, double-blind, randomised controlled trial.

Huang, Xu, Qin et al. · 2026 · Lancet (London, England)

Successful reperfusion after endovascular thrombectomy does not consistently result in functional independence in acute ischaemic stroke. We aimed to assess the efficacy and safety of tirofiban, a glycoprotein IIb/IIIa receptor antagonist,…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/s0140-6736(26)00983-9
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Exploration of executive function measures in native English-speaking adults with varying education and reading levels.

Harris, Housman · 2026 · Applied neuropsychology. Adult

Neuropsychological performance is influenced by demographic/premorbid factors in addition to acquired cognitive impairment. This study examined relationships between educational attainment, reading ability, and executive functions in a…

View details →DOI: 10.1080/23279095.2026.2693225
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Management of stiffness after total knee arthroplasty: influence of intervention timing and surgical technique on clinical outcomes.

Peretó Villaescusa, Coelho, Grillo et al. · 2026 · European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie

Postoperative knee stiffness following total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a challenging complication that may require surgical intervention when conservative treatment fails. Although manipulation under anesthesia (MUA) and arthroscopic…

View details →DOI: 10.1007/s00590-026-04838-3
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Comparison of the effectiveness of 30% Aloe vera cream and 20% urea cream as topical treatment for xerosis cutis in chronic kidney disease: a randomized clinical trial.

Fajriani, Djawad, Tabri et al. · 2026 · Dermatology reports

Xerosis is a prevalent skin disorder among patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) undergoing hemodialysis (HD). While both Aloe vera cream 30% and urea cream 20% have been shown to improve skin hydration in cases of xerosis cutis,…

View details →DOI: 10.4081/dr.2026.10496
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Clinical performance of a flowable bulk-fill composite compared with highly viscous glass ionomer cement in class II restorations of primary molars: A 1-year randomized clinical trial.

Fahmy, El-Geleel, Anwar et al. · 2026 · Journal of the American Dental Association (1939)

Caries is the most prevalent chronic disease in children, affecting more than 530 million people worldwide. Timely restoration of primary molars is critical for maintaining function and preventing premature tooth loss. The choice of…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.adaj.2026.03.026
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Comparison of Prognostic Performance Between a Machine Learning Model and Manually Measured Grey-White-Matter Ratio on Early Brain Computed Tomography After Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest.

Inoue, Ono, Okazaki et al. · 2026 · Cureus

Objectives Early prediction of neurological outcomes in patients with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is critical for guiding treatment decisions. Machine learning (ML) model and grey-white matter ratio (GWR), both derived from brain…

View details →DOI: 10.7759/cureus.109468
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Erectile and ejaculatory outcomes after penile fracture repair: a comparative analysis of absorbable vs non-absorbable sutures.

Mod, Keskin, Can et al. · 2026 · International journal of impotence research

This study aimed to compare the effects of absorbable and non-absorbable sutures on postoperative erectile function, ejaculatory function and sexual satisfaction in patients undergoing penile fracture repair. In this single-center…

View details →DOI: 10.1038/s41443-026-01313-9
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Ultrasound Assessment of Talar, Femoral and Metacarpal Cartilage Thicknesses in Hemiplegic Patients and their Relationship with Functional Parameters.

Eroğlu, Taş, Ekici · 2026 · Zeitschrift fur Orthopadie und Unfallchirurgie

In hemiplegic patients, joint cartilage alterations may arise from impaired balance reactions, decreased selective motor control, abnormal muscle tone, or reduced weight shifting toward the affected limb. This study aimed to investigate…

View details →DOI: 10.1055/a-2887-2112
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Sac Excision at the Time of Surgery Can Predict Hernia Recurrences and a Need for Reoperation in Patients.

Levine, Lyons, Chatha et al. · 2026 · Surgical laparoscopy, endoscopy & percutaneous techniques

Paraesophageal hernias are a prevalent medical condition often treated with surgical intervention, and decisions regarding hernia sac management are involved. Sac excision during PEH repair has emerged as a viable and safe management…

View details →DOI: 10.1097/sle.0000000000001470
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Diversion proctitis during staged restorative proctocolectomy with ileal pouch anal anastomosis is not associated with subsequent cuffitis.

Dharia, Plietz, Hahn et al. · 2026 · International journal of colorectal disease

The aim of this study was to assess the impact of diversion proctitis (DP) between the first and second surgical stage on pouch outcomes in patients with ulcerative colitis (UC) who underwent three-stage restorative proctocolectomy (RPC)…

View details →DOI: 10.1007/s00384-026-05182-y
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Police Reporting After Sexual Assault: Victim and Assault Characteristics That Predict Reporting Among Victims Who Seek Medical Forensic Care.

Goodman-Williams, Smith, Volz et al. · 2026 · Journal of interpersonal violence

Many sexual assault victims choose not to report their assault to police, and identifying characteristics that predict non-reporting can highlight areas for improvement in the criminal legal system's response to sexual assault. In the…

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Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Water cooling to prevent electrocoagulation syndrome after endoscopic resection of colorectal neoplasm.

Zhipeng, Bing, Dongli et al. · 2026 · The American journal of gastroenterology

With the increasing frequency of electrocoagulation hemostasis used in endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD), the incidence of postoperative bleeding is gradually decreasing, while the incidence of post-ESD electrocoagulation syndrome…

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Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Pregabalin enhances the proliferative potential of pancreatic cancer in vitro but not in mice with pancreatic cancer.

Itaya, Sano, Kajiwara et al. · 2026 · BMC pharmacology & toxicology

We previously reported that mirogabalin, a selective voltage-gated calcium channel α2δ1/α2δ2 ligand, increases the proliferative potential of pancreatic cancer. However, the risk of pregabalin, a non-selective…

View details →DOI: 10.1186/s40360-026-01176-2
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A Cross-Cultural Examination of Intrasexual Competition: The Links Between Mating Competition, Aggression, Appearance Enhancement, and Sexuality.

Meskó, Davis, Arnocky et al. · 2026 · Archives of sexual behavior

In the context of mating, individuals of the same sex often act as rivals in the pursuit, attraction, and retention of desirable partners. This study explored the relationships between intrasexual competition and various aspects of human…

View details →DOI: 10.1007/s10508-026-03464-8
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Effects of 100% oxygen during deferred cord clamping on oxidative stress markers: a sub-study of a randomized controlled trial.

Katheria, Lakshminrusimha, Morales et al. · 2026 · Pediatric research

We sought to evaluate oxidative changes in premature infants receiving 100% oxygen compared with 30% during deferred cord clamping (DCC). Premature infants born at 22 0/7 to 28 6/7 weeks received DCC in conjunction with either 30% (LO…

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Predictors of challenging initial intubation and association with outcomes in congenital diaphragmatic hernia.

Beverstock, Hagan, Fernandes et al. · 2026 · Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association

To assess for differences in congenital diaphragmatic hernia patient characteristics between those requiring single or multiple intubation attempts, and to determine the relationship between number of intubation attempts and time to…

View details →DOI: 10.1038/s41372-026-02759-x