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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

Association Between Local Anesthetic Volume-Dose Combinations and Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter as an Indirect Marker of Intracranial Pressure During Ultrasound-Guided Supraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block: A Randomized Trial.

Çopur İ, Erbay RH, İlhan S et al. · 2026 · Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania)

Background and Objectives : This prospective, randomized study aimed to evaluate the effects of different local anesthetic (LA) volume-dose combinations administered during supraclavicular brachial plexus block (SCBPB), a widely used…

View details →DOI: 10.3390/medicina62061103
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Dual Glucagon and GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Survodutide Improves Biomarkers of Beta-Cell Function and Insulin Sensitivity in People With Type 2 Diabetes or Living With Overweight/Obesity.

Ekinci EI, Maldonado SG, Unseld A et al. · 2026 · Diabetes, obesity & metabolism

Aims This post hoc analysis evaluated the effect of survodutide on beta-cell function, insulin sensitivity, and glucose biomarkers in two phase 2 trial populations. Materials and methods Trial 1404-0002 randomised 413 participants with…

View details →DOI: 10.1111/dom.70861
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Comparison of the effect of internet-based and in-person cognitive behavioral therapy on the fear of childbirth in primiparous pregnant women: a randomized controlled trial.

Piri K, Gholamzadeh Jofreh M, Haghighizadeh MH et al. · 2026 · BMC psychology

Introduction Fear of childbirth (FOC) is a significant factor contributing to requests for elective cesarean sections. This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (ICBT) versus in-person…

View details →DOI: 10.1186/s40359-026-04903-w
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Providing insight in resilience and recovery by using fatigability and its development over time in older adults after hip fracture surgery.

Dijksterhuis J, Hurmuz MZM, van Dartel D et al. · 2026 · European geriatric medicine

Purpose Older hip fracture patients are often frail, complicating their recovery trajectories. Insight into patients' resilience may help in getting more understanding of their predicted recovery and adjusting their treatment plan…

View details →DOI: 10.1007/s41999-026-01514-x
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Efficacy and Safety of Dotinurad in Patients with Advanced Chronic Kidney Disease.

Motomura T, Higashi M, Hattori A et al. · 2026 · Internal medicine (Tokyo, Japan)

Objective Hyperuricemia is associated with cardiovascular disease and chronic kidney disease (CKD). Dotinurad is a new uricosuric drug that has not been evaluated in clinical trials in patients with advanced CKD (CKD G3b-G5). This study…

View details →DOI: 10.2169/internalmedicine.5834-25
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Learning and deskilling effects of artificial intelligence in colonoscopy among endoscopists with different levels of experience: a pragmatic, prospective trial.

Pedersen TA, Mori Y, Botteri E et al. · 2026 · Endoscopy

Background The effect of computer-aided detection (CADe) on performance of endoscopists with different experience levels is not well understood. This study assessed whether CADe use promotes learning or deskilling. Methods We performed a…

View details →DOI: 10.1055/a-2858-7084
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Evaluation of preoperative screw planning and X-ray simulation for iliosacral and transsacral screw placement.

Hoskens S, Bamps K, Herteleer M · 2026 · European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie

Objectives The percutaneous placement of iliosacral (IS) and transsacral (TS) screws has become a standard practice for the treatment of pelvic fractures. Due to the complex sacral anatomy, accurate screw placement is essential to avoid…

View details →DOI: 10.1007/s00590-026-04768-0
Negative / Null Result Report

Efficacy of a Liposomal Ophthalmic Solution Containing Cross-Linked Hyaluronic Acid, Trehalose, and Stearylamine in Relieving Dry Eye-like Symptoms in Patients undergoing Multiple Intravitreal Treatments

Cagini C, Messina M, Fiore T et al. · 2026 · Preprint

Abstract Purpose This study investigates the efficacy of a liposomal ophthalmic solution containing cross-linked hyaluronic acid, trehalose, and stearylamine in reducing the occurrence of dry eye-like signs and symptoms in patients…

View details →DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-9533021/v1
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Outcomes and predictors of renal artery stenting after kidney transplant angiography: a retrospective study.

Lu J, Shorey A, Uduba R et al. · 2026 · Clinical transplantation and research

Background Up to 23% of renal transplant recipients may develop transplant renal artery stenosis (TRAS). However, diagnosis requires angiography, and the contrast used may be nephrotoxic. We aimed to identify predictors of TRAS and clarify…

View details →DOI: 10.4285/ctr.25.0052
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Effects of Dietary Conjugated Linoleic Acid on the Growth Performance of Fattening Broiler Duck and the Properties of Its Dry-Cured Products.

Feng J, Li S, Li X et al. · 2026 · Journal of agricultural and food chemistry

The effects of dietary supplementation with conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) on broiler duck growth performance and the quality of dry-cured products were investigated. Ten days preslaughter with the supplementation of 2 mL/d CLA was more…

View details →DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.6c02008
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Acute circulating tumor DNA dynamics during and after systemic therapy initiation for advanced triple-negative breast cancer.

To B, Prasath V, Veney D et al. · 2026 · NPJ breast cancer

Circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) 'tumor fraction' (TF) may correlate with therapy response, but little is known regarding TF dynamics immediately after therapy initiation. Plasma samples from a single-arm clinical trial enrolling patients…

View details →DOI: 10.1038/s41523-026-00953-w
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Calling in grief: A retrospective analysis of the effectiveness of a telehealth grief counseling program through a community-based organization.

Mace C, Deighton R · 2026 · Death studies

Empirical evidence is lacking on the effectiveness of grief telephone counseling, particularly in Australia. This study addresses an important gap by evaluating the effectiveness of the Integrating Grief Program-Victoria (IGP-V), an…

View details →DOI: 10.1080/07481187.2026.2646872
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

A Comparison of the Efficacy of Charcoal and Non-Charcoal-Bristled Electric Toothbrushes on Coffee Stain Removal and Surface Enamel Roughness: An in vitro study.

Ajai S, Agnihotri R · 2026 · Journal of dental hygiene : JDH

Purpose Recently, charcoal-based oral hygiene products, such as toothpastes, have gained popularity due to their whitening and antibacterial properties. However, there is limited data on charcoal-bristle electric toothbrushes. The purpose…

Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Six-month follow-up after Effects of Resistance Training on Osteosarcopenia in postmenopausal Korean women (ERTO-K study): a randomized controlled trial.

Lee BC, Lee J, Cho KH et al. · 2026 · Gerontology

Introduction Sarcopenia and osteosarcopenia are increasingly prevalent among older adults. Exercise and nutritional support are key non-pharmacological treatments; however, their benefits may diminish after discontinuation. This study…

View details →DOI: 10.1159/000552519
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Effect of 940 nm diode laser adjunct to mechanical debridement on S100A8 levels and clinical parameters in peri-implantitis treatment.

Nalbant A, Olgun HE, Hendek M et al. · 2026 · Lasers in medical science

The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of diode laser and combined treatment protocols, applied in addition to mechanical debridement, in the treatment of peri-implantitis on clinical periodontal parameters and S100A8…

View details →DOI: 10.1007/s10103-026-04925-1
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Incidence and clinical impact of cystic changes in interpositional grafts following arthroscopy-assisted lower trapezius tendon transfer: A retrospective comparative clinical study.

Baek CH, Lim C, Kim JG et al. · 2026 · Journal of orthopaedic science : official journal of the Japanese Orthopaedic Association

Background Cystic changes within interpositional grafts used for arthroscopy-assisted lower trapezius tendon transfer (aLTT) are occasionally detected on postoperative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI); however, their clinical significance…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.jos.2026.04.009
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Exploring the Expression Changes of Immune Genes in Alzheimer's Disease: A Study on ANXA1, VCAM1, and CCL2.

Fattahi F, Abed S, Kouchakali G et al. · 2026 · Molecular neurobiology

Introduction Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive neurological disorder associated with high prevalence. Numerous studies have been conducted to regulate the expression of inflammatory genes, indicating that any changes may ultimately…

View details →DOI: 10.1007/s12035-026-05821-z
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Serum biomarkers remain stable after transitioning from intravenous to subcutaneous natalizumab in multiple sclerosis.

Muñoz-Vendrell A, Arroyo-Pereiro P, León I et al. · 2026 · Journal of neurology

Background Subcutaneous natalizumab offers greater convenience than intravenous administration, but pharmacokinetic differences have raised concerns about potential subclinical disease activity. Serum neurofilament light chain (sNfL) and…

View details →DOI: 10.1007/s00415-026-13949-0
Failed Experiment ReportMedicine

Restoring ovulation in functional hypothalamic amenorrhea: impact of polycystic ovarian morphology on hormonal response to pulsatile GnRH.

Boegl M, Kasper I, Dewailly D et al. · 2026 · Gynecological endocrinology : the official journal of the International Society of Gynecological Endocrinology

Objective Up to 50% of women with functional hypothalamic amenorrhea (FHA) exhibit polycystic ovarian morphology (PCOM) on ultrasound. We aimed to compare the hormonal response to ovulation induction with pulsatile GnRH therapy in FHA…

View details →DOI: 10.1080/09513590.2026.2677994
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Mandibular setback by bilateral sagittal split osteotomy: a two-year three-dimensional study of condylar positional and morphological changes.

Al-Mohana RAAM, Jianping H, Alhammadi MS et al. · 2026 · Journal of cranio-maxillo-facial surgery : official publication of the European Association for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery

Objective To elucidate the pattern and extent of long-term condylar adaptation within the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) following mandibular setback by bilateral sagittal split osteotomy (BSSO) in patients with mandibular prognathism, with…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.jcms.2026.104622
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Assessment of eyeball findings on two sequential post-mortem computed tomography (PMCT) : no reliable marker for post-mortem interval.

Kubota H, Makino Y, Yoshida M et al. · 2026 · International journal of legal medicine

Background It is important to understand post-mortem changes in post-mortem computed tomography (PMCT) image interpretation. Only a few studies have focused on the eyeballs. This study aimed to clarify the changes in eyeball findings on…

View details →DOI: 10.1007/s00414-026-03829-7
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Ethanol infusion of the vein of Marshall reduces localized voltage but preserves mitral isthmus conduction velocity.

Lu Y, Shu L, Liu C et al. · 2026 · Frontiers in cardiovascular medicine

Background Ethanol infusion of the vein of Marshall (EIVOM) has emerged as a promising adjunct to pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) for atrial fibrillation (AF). Methods Patients undergoing catheter ablation for persistent AF (>3 months) were…

View details →DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2026.1807237
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

CLINICAL FEATURES AND PROGNOSIS ANALYSIS OF RHEGMATOGENOUS RETINAL DETACHMENT IN PATIENTS WITH IMPLANTABLE COLLAMER LENS.

Lin YJ, Chen QY, Zhao SY et al. · 2026 · Retina (Philadelphia, Pa.)

Purpose This study investigated the clinical characteristics and prognosis of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD) in patients with implantable collamer lens (ICL). Methods A retrospective review was conducted of medical records from…

View details →DOI: 10.1097/iae.0000000000004772