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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Krejčí D, Šubrt A, Opálka P et al. · 2025 · Anticancer research
Background/aim Assessment of nutritional status plays an important role in treatment of patients with lung cancer. We conducted a real-world study to investigate the potential prognostic value of baseline body mass index (BMI) in patients…
Rohr-Fukuma M, Stieglitz LH, Bujan B et al. · 2026 · Neuroscience
Neurofeedback, which consists of recording and visualizing neural activity in real-time, is a method currently being investigated as a supplementary treatment for Parkinson's disease (PD). By using implanted deep brain stimulation (DBS)…
Altıntaş M, Ateş O, Soy F et al. · 2026 · Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania)
Background and Objectives : Polyacrylamide hydrogel (PAAG) is still underresearched, and few human studies have validated its efficacy in knee osteoarthritis (OA), particularly in advanced stages. The aim of this study was to compare the…
Mersal M, Amin A, Embaby OM et al. · 2026 · Annals of vascular surgery
Objective To evaluate completeness of operative note documentation in a vascular surgery service and to assess whether introduction of standardised procedure-specific templates was associated with improved documentation in a repeat audit…
Roaiah MF, El Khayat YI, Saad El Din OA et al. · 2026 · Archivio italiano di urologia, andrologia : organo ufficiale [di] Societa italiana di ecografia urologica e nefrologica
Purpose Premature ejaculation (PE) is one of the most common male sexual disorders and is influenced by both psychological and biological factors. Despite available treatments, including psychosexual therapy and pharmacological…
Janković D, Kukić F, Radić I et al. · 2026 · Journal of strength and conditioning research
Abstract Janković, D, Kukić, F, Radić, I, Čvorović, A, Dawes, J, and Dopsaj, M. Impact of an 8-week targeted potentiation phase in the RAMP warm-up protocol on agility performance in female police officers. J Strength Cond Res XX(X):…
Movahed MR, Rasti A, Hashemzadeh M · 2026 · Reviews in cardiovascular medicine
Background This study aimed to examine mortality trends among patients who presented with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) complicated by ventricular septal defect (VSD) between 2016 and 2022. Methods Using the Nationwide…
Monk BS, Strauss D · 2026 · Preprint
Background/Objectives People living with HIV face overlapping hardship through medical, behavioral, and social needs that require an integrated and coordinated approach. Harlem United’s multiservice model provides healthcare, food…
Vulindlela I, Paca AM, Meyer EL et al. · 2026 · Nanomaterials (Basel, Switzerland)
The increasing global demand for renewable energy has intensified the search for high-efficiency and cost-effective solar cell technologies. Quantum dot-sensitized solar cells (QDSSCs) have emerged as promising candidates due to their…
Srikanchana R, Samuel D, Powell J et al. · 2025 · Annals of biomedical engineering
Purpose The aim of this research was to assess the potential for machine learning to predict clinically significant patient improvement during a four-week interdisciplinary Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for traumatic brain injury…
Irmala N, Solehati T, Sukmawati S · 2026 · International journal of women's health
Background Women with cancer frequently experience co-occurring symptoms, including cancer-related fatigue, sleep disturbance, and psychological distress, which negatively impact quality of life. Despite the increasing use of…
Ohta S, Masuda S, Ueda Y et al. · 2026 · Journal of shoulder and elbow surgery
Background The re-tear rate after rotator cuff repair for large to massive tears remains high, and improving postoperative outcomes is a clinical challenge. This study aimed to evaluate the clinical and radiological outcomes of a modified…
Liu D, Turner D, Cadman J et al. · 2026 · Hip international : the journal of clinical and experimental research on hip pathology and therapy
Background Hydroxyapatite (HA) is an osteo-inductive material commonly added to the surface of components to enhance bone implant fixation; however, clinical studies have demonstrated inferior performance of HA coated acetabular cups in…
Singh S, Galperin M, Waghray-Penmetcha T · 2026 · Pain medicine case reports
Background Vertebral compression fractures (VCFs) are a common and debilitating consequence of multiple myeloma (MM). Acute VCFs often benefit from percutaneous vertebral augmentation (PVA), indicated by bone marrow edema (BME) on MRI. We…
Mathapa BG, Gaba T, Mmolawa K · 2026 · Preprint
Global water scarcity due to climate change coupled with environmental pollution from artificial fertilizers threatens sustainable agricultural productivity. To address these challenges, innovative circular and sustainable agricultural…
Sachdeva A · 2025 · Preprint
Abstract Lower limb spasticity in post-stroke patients can impair ambulation and reduces activities of daily living (ADL) performance of patients. Botulinum toxin type A (BoNTA) has been shown effective for upper limb spasticity. Thirty…
Schrednitzki D, Sina J, Lamarche A et al. · 2026 · Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA
Purpose Various conforming bearing designs are used during total knee arthroplasty (TKA), yet their impact on clinical outcomes remains uncertain. In recent years, the use of medial congruent (MC) and ultra congruent (UC) onlays has gained…
Lin A, Kutler RB, Schulmeyer L et al. · 2026 · The Laryngoscope
Objectives Hypoxia-related measures are valuable predictors of cardiovascular outcomes in obstructive sleep apnea. This scoping review evaluates existing literature on changes in hypoxia-related measures with hypoglossal nerve stimulation…
Kawano A, Tarukado K, Yokota K et al. · 2026 · Cureus
Introduction The optimal surgical strategy for Clinical and Radiographic Degenerative Spondylolisthesis (CARDS) Type C remains controversial, particularly regarding decompression alone versus fusion surgery. Evidence focusing on outcomes…
Leclair V, Berger C, Bouchard-Marmen M et al. · 2026 · The Journal of rheumatology
Objective Little is known as to whether the American College of Rheumatology/European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology Total Improvement Score (TIS) reflects how patients in the autoimmune inflammatory myopathies (AIM) spectrum…
Phogat J, Prabha C, Nada M et al. · 2026 · Chinese journal of traumatology = Zhonghua chuang shang za zhi
Purpose To analyze the clinical characteristics, management, and visual outcomes of patients with retained posterior segment intraocular foreign bodies (IOFBs). Methods This was a retrospective, non-comparative, single-institutional case…
Wyganowska ML, Klewin-Steinböck S, Ao P · 2026 · Life (Basel, Switzerland)
Background This randomized controlled clinical study aimed to evaluate changes in salivary secretion following injections of a hyaluronic acid and amino acid solution in patients with hyposalivation. Materials and methods A total of 100…
Galuscan TM, Marty PA, Saguet P et al. · 2026 · Journal francais d'ophtalmologie
Introduction The goal of this study is to compare the functional outcomes and impact on quality of life of external and endonasal dacryocystorhinostomies using the Lac-Q questionnaire. Material and methods This was an observational,…
Fan KL, Thompson YLE, Chen W et al. · 2026 · Medical decision making : an international journal of the Society for Medical Decision Making
BackgroundAn artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled rule-out device may autonomously remove patient images unlikely to have cancer from radiologist review. Many published studies evaluate this type of device by retrospectively applying the…
Hamada M, Nishiyama K, Ichiyama S et al. · 2026 · Journal of stomatology, oral and maxillofacial surgery
Background Recent advances in generative artificial intelligence (AI) have opened new opportunities in procedural simulation. However, its clinical accuracy for simulating impacted mandibular third molar extraction remains unclear.…
Gur I, Safrai A, Nov Y · 2026 · Clinical toxicology (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Introduction A paucity of evidence exists as to the comparative effectiveness of various hyperbaric oxygen regimens in preventing delayed neuropsychiatric sequelae. We aimed to compare the effect of four such treatment regimens: (1) P O 2…
Paraskevas KI, Zeebregts CJ, Blecha M et al. · 2026 · Seminars in vascular surgery
The Carotid Revascularization and Medical Management for Asymptomatic Carotid Stenosis Trial (CREST-2) concluded that addition of transfemoral carotid artery stenting to intensive medical therapy (IMT) among patients with high-grade…
Urbaneja A, Martin Laez R, López Gomez P · 2026 · British journal of neurosurgery
Purpose Percutaneous pedicle screw fixation has become a widely adopted technique for treating thoracolumbar burst fractures without neurological deficit, though optimal strategies - particularly regarding anterior support - remain…
Lerhcha H, Chevrier A, Lavertu M · 2026 · NPJ Regenerative medicine
This study evaluated a chitosan-fibrinogen-thrombin (CFT) matrix enriched with autologous skin cells and a fatty acid sodium salt (FASS) to enhance wound closure and regeneration. A rat excisional wound model compared six treatments: CFT…
Kent J, Chao J, Liao W et al. · 2026 · Journal of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis
Introduction Psoriasis (PsO) and psoriatic arthritis (PsA) are chronic inflammatory conditions treated with primarily immune-modulating medication. However, interest is growing in gut microbiome therapies. Studies have reported altered gut…