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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

Combination of color-Doppler ultrasound and MRI to improve lacrimal gland lesion characterization: A machine learning approach.

Riehm A, Senicourt L, O'Shaughnessy E et al. · 2026 · Diagnostic and interventional imaging

Purpose The purpose of this study was to develop a machine learning-based algorithm based on a combination of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and color-Doppler ultrasound (CDUS) to characterize lacrimal gland lesions. Materials and…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.diii.2026.06.001
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Assessment of improvements in exercise tolerance following pulmonary valve replacement using physical accelerometry.

Joy N, Soslow JH, Crum K et al. · 2026 · Cardiology in the young

Background Pulmonary valve replacement may be required for patients with pulmonary valve disease. Exertional symptoms related to cardiovascular disease are an indication for pulmonary valve replacement; however, quantification of symptom…

View details →DOI: 10.1017/s1047951126113493
Abandoned HypothesisOpen accessMedicine

Ugi multicomponent reactions of optically active aldehydes and chiral aminoindanols: diastereoselective synthesis of bisamides relevant to SARS-CoV-2 Mpro inhibitors.

Ghosh AK, Bhattacharjee A, Jayashankar U et al. · 2026 · Organic & biomolecular chemistry

We have investigated diastereoselective Ugi-multicomponent reactions (Ugi-MCR) relevant to bis-amide scaffolds related to SARS-CoV-2 main protease (Mpro) inhibitors. The studies were mainly focussed on development of diastereoselective…

View details →DOI: 10.1039/d5ob01897h
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Estimating differences in life satisfaction as a function of health-related behaviours: cross-sectional evidence from the Health Survey for England.

Ng Fat, West, E Jackson · 2026 · BMJ public health

Stopping tobacco smoking, reducing alcohol consumption from high-risk levels, increasing physical activity and improving diet can improve mental well-being. To gain a preliminary estimate of the potential benefits of healthy lifestyle…

View details →DOI: 10.1136/bmjph-2025-004301
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Is surgery always warranted for high-grade acromioclavicular dislocations?

Jamei-Martel, Garibaldi, Castroviejo Fernández et al. · 2026 · JSES international

The optimal management of high-grade acromioclavicular (AC) joint dislocations remains controversial. While surgical treatment improves radiographic alignment, its impact on functional outcomes remains debated. This study prospectively…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.jseint.2026.101722
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Preperitoneal analgesia under direct visualization: laparoscopic-guided deep rectus sheath block improves postoperative pain control after laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a randomized controlled trial.

Kavakli, Bozkurt, Diri et al. · 2026 · Surgical endoscopy

Conventional abdominal wall blocks primarily target somatic afferent nerves and may therefore provide limited relief for the peritoneal component of postoperative pain. This study aimed to investigate whether a laparoscopic-guided deep…

View details →DOI: 10.1007/s00464-026-12973-5
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

A polypill strategy for lipid lowering and anti-platelet therapy after acute coronary syndrome: A pilot randomized controlled trial.

Coellar, Keshvani, Jain et al. · 2026 · American journal of preventive cardiology

Medication non-adherence following acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is common, especially among underserved populations. The use of fixed-dose combination pills (polypills) may improve both adherence and prescription practices. This…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.ajpc.2026.101499
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Primary High-Grade Spinal Sarcomas: A Retrospective Review of 10 Cases.

Fukushi, Emori, Tsuchie et al. · 2026 · Cureus

Aggressive surgical resection with adequate margins is associated with improved local control and survival in selected patients with primary spinal sarcomas. However, anatomical constraints often preclude complete resection, and outcomes…

View details →DOI: 10.7759/cureus.108569
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Effectiveness of the Anatomage Table Vet Prior to Cadaveric Dissection of Dog's Thoracic Limb Muscles: A Preliminary Assessment and Student Learning Outcomes.

Merluzzi, Lepri, Lidano et al. · 2026 · Animals : an open access journal from MDPI

The Anatomage Table Vet (ATV) is a digital tool that may facilitate the understanding of complex structures and improve visuospatial skills. This study evaluated the effectiveness of the ATV as a review method prior to cadaveric dissection…

View details →DOI: 10.3390/ani16111695
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

The financial burden resulting from complementary and alternative medicine in oncology care.

Bagdonas, Schäfer, Wolf et al. · 2026 · BMC complementary medicine and therapies

Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is widely used by oncology patients to manage symptoms, reduce stress, and improve quality of life. Unlike conventional treatments, CAM is rarely reimbursed in Germany, resulting in significant…

View details →DOI: 10.1186/s12906-026-05417-z
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

VR preoperative education with sensory information alleviates perioperative anxiety and enhances delivery experience in primiparas undergoing cesarean section: a randomized controlled trial.

Ran, Wei, Huang et al. · 2025 · Frontiers in psychology

To investigate the effectiveness of a VR preoperative education program with sensory information support in reducing perioperative anxiety and improving the delivery experience among primiparas undergoing cesarean section (CS). A total of…

View details →DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1648706
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Early orthodontic traction does not compromise root development in inversely impacted maxillary central incisors: a three-year cone-beam computed tomography evaluation.

Yang, Dong, Cheng et al. · 2026 · Clinical oral investigations

To evaluate whether early orthodontic traction of inversely impacted maxillary central incisors with curved roots affects subsequent root development and labial/palatal alveolar bone support. A retrospective cone-beam computed tomography…

View details →DOI: 10.1007/s00784-026-06962-0
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Effect of okara and biovalorised okara consumption on postprandial amino acid response: a crossover randomised controlled trial.

Lee, Mak, Leong et al. · 2026 · European journal of clinical nutrition

Okara is a protein-rich food by-product that can be biovalorised with Rhizopus oligosporus to improve its protein digestibility and quality. This study investigated postprandial circulating amino acid changes following okara and…

View details →DOI: 10.1038/s41430-026-01769-4
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Robotic segmental ureterectomy for upper tract urothelial carcinoma: comparable short-term oncological outcomes and improved postoperative recovery compared to open approach.

Lasmanovich, Chepeliuk, Fihman et al. · 2026 · World journal of surgical oncology

Segmental ureterectomy (SU) is an established kidney-sparing strategy for upper tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC), yet few studies have compared the standard open approach to the emerging robotic modality. We performed a clinical outcome…

View details →DOI: 10.1186/s12957-026-04422-3
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Impact of the MonCœur smartphone application on self-care and quality of life in heart failure: The APPLIMONCOEUR randomized trial.

Berthelot, Audureau, Bouleti et al. · 2026 · Archives of cardiovascular diseases

The MonCœur smartphone application (app) was developed to meet the specific needs of individuals living with heart failure (HF). To evaluate whether the MonCœur smartphone app improves self-care at 6months in patients with HF,…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.acvd.2026.04.007
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Computer navigation in total shoulder arthroplasty : analysis from the Australian Orthopaedic Association National Joint Replacement Registry.

Wilcox, Campbell, Gill et al. · 2026 · The bone & joint journal

Computer navigation is capable of improving the accuracy of glenoid baseplate and screw positioning in shoulder arthroplasty, but there is very limited evidence of its effect on clinical outcomes. In Australia, there is one commonly used…

View details →DOI: 10.1302/0301-620x.108b6.bjj-2025-1772.r1
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Equity of Access and Outcomes: A Comparison Between In-Area and Out-of-Area Patients Undergoing Ventricular Arrhythmia Ablation.

Sood, Turnbull, De Silva et al. · 2026 · Heart, lung & circulation

Improved patient outcomes after ventricular arrhythmia (VA) ablation procedure have been found to correlate with procedures being performed in high volume centres. Whether the concentration of expertise in experienced, urban centres…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.hlc.2025.12.026
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Low muscle mass predicts poor response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy in advanced ovarian cancer.

Esmer, Hafızoğlu, Bardakçı et al. · 2026 · Journal of ovarian research

Advanced epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) is commonly diagnosed at late stages, and despite improvements with neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NACT) followed by interval debulking surgery (IDS), prognosis remains poor. Body composition has emerged…

View details →DOI: 10.1186/s13048-025-01960-4
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

1,8-Cineole Alleviates PA-Induced Lipid Accumulation, Oxidative Stress, and Inflammation via the TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB Signaling Pathway.

Li, Zhan, Zhang et al. · 2026 · Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

The present study investigates the effect of 1,8-cineole on improving lipid metabolism disorder by regulating oxidative stress and inflammation via the TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB pathway. 1,8-Cineole is a monoterpene compound widely found in…

View details →DOI: 10.3390/molecules31111933
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Clinical Strategies to Improve the Accuracy of Articulating Paper for Detecting Occlusal Contact Points in Adults with Natural Dentitions.

Rovira-Lastra, ElOtmani-Sabiri, Ustrell-Barral et al. · 2026 · Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland)

Background/Objectives : This clinical study assessed the validity of articulating paper for detecting occlusal contacts points, including examining the effects of clinical technique, paper thickness, and the arch. Methods : This…

View details →DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics16101450
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Preservation of preoperative CPAK is not associated with improved clinical outcomes one-year after functionally aligned robot-assisted TKA.

Pujol, Minguell, Pijoan et al. · 2025 · Journal of orthopaedics

To determine if maintaining the preoperative CPAK class influences on clinical outcomes when performing a functional aligned robotic assisted TKA (RATKA). This prospective cohort study compared patients who maintained their preoperative…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.jor.2025.06.030
Methods Dead-EndMedicine

Comprehensive Cancer Networks in the Netherlands: how do they affect quality and costs of care for colon or pancreatic cancer? A retrospective cohort study.

Vrinzen, Stadhouders, Bloemendal et al. · 2026 · BMJ open

Concentration of care and collaborations between hospitals increasingly reorganise oncological care into Comprehensive Cancer Networks (CCNs), aiming to improve care outcomes and reduce costs. This study aims to evaluate the effect of four…

View details →DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2025-100070