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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Furze ME, Rodriguez-Urquidi A, Galeano M et al. · 2026 · Preprint
As extreme heat events increase in frequency and intensity worldwide, understanding how woody perennial crops respond to higher maximum temperatures is critical. Perennials face distinct challenges, persisting across many seasons under…
Thomas RM, Nayak R, Madi M et al. · 2026 · BMC oral health
Remaining Root Dentin Thickness (RRDT) after root canal instrumentation is an important parameter to be assessed with newer file systems. This study aimed to evaluate the root dentin thickness following instrumentation of primary molar…
Zapata KA, McGinley JJ, Sucato DJ et al. · 2026 · Spine deformity
Purpose To evaluate the effectiveness of nighttime brace treatment in boys with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) compared to girls according to brace adherence and curve progression. Methods Children with predominantly…
Bleckwedel J, Nieva RE, González V et al. · 2026 · Preprint
Soybean ( Glycine max [L.] Merr.) productivity is frequently compromised by soil-borne pathogens. Macrophomina phaseolina (Mp), the causal agent of charcoal rot, can produce important soybean yield losses especially when hot and dry…
Hayashi K, Yoshida M, Hayashi S et al. · 2026 · Japanese journal of ophthalmology
Purpose To compare visual function between pseudophakic eyes with enhanced monofocal intraocular lenses (IOLs) and phakic eyes with clear lenses among patients in their 50s, 60s, and 70s. Study design Prospective comparative study. Methods…
Strumpf ZB, Balijepalli S, Galchenko P et al. · 2026 · Respiratory medicine
Purpose Endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) is essential for mediastinal staging in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), yet uniform lymph node (LN) size criteria for sampling remain unvalidated.…
Chapron L, Bellot L, Mallet Y et al. · 2026 · Retina (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Purpose To assess the diagnostic value of tomographic signs on OCT and OCT-A, particularly paracentral acute middle maculopathy (PAMM), in predicting temporal artery biopsy (TAB) positivity in suspected giant cell arteritis (GCA),…
Shehu E, Arora K · 2026 · Health services research
Objective To examine whether different caregiving arrangements influence hospitalization risk and frequency among older adults with functional limitations. Study setting and design This longitudinal study used linear probability and…
Zhang Y, Yu W, Shen W · 2026 · Medicine
This study aimed to explore the effects of 3 immediate reconstruction methods - prosthesis implantation, latissimus dorsi flap (LDF), or their combination - on postoperative outcomes following breast cancer (BC) surgery. A retrospective,…
Tomalka A, Weidner S, Rode C et al. · 2026 · Experimental physiology
Eccentric muscle contractions are essential for locomotion and daily activities. Force during these contractions depends on both cross-bridge (XB) and non-cross-bridge (non-XB) elements, including titin, with contributions varying by fibre…
Qi Z, Li W, Li Z et al. · 2026 · Preprint
Abstract Background Female genital cosmetic surgery (FGCS) has gained increasing popularity worldwide, with high reported satisfaction rates. However, dynamic postoperative changes may lead to patient anxiety and misinterpretation during…
Ismaile S, Alhosban F, Shajrawi A et al. · 2026 · Preprint
Abstract Background Preparing undergraduate nurses for high-acuity practice requires educational approaches that allow safe rehearsal of complex clinical situations, yet evidence from routine programme delivery remains mixed when immersive…
Swallow C, Imamoglu M, Imamoglu AG et al. · 2025 · Urogynecology (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Importance Sacrocolpopexy is essential in the surgical management of advanced pelvic organ prolapse, and selecting the appropriate route for concomitant hysterectomy is critical. Objectives The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect…
Quan TT, Nguyen HM, Nguyen HT et al. · 2026 · Cureus
Objective This study aims to describe ductus arteriosus (DA) morphology in patients with pulmonary atresia with ventricular septal defect (PA-VSD) and to assess exploratory paired differences between echocardiography and digital…
Sorjonen K, Melin B, Melin M · 2026 · Preprint
Based on statistically significant effects in cross-lagged panel network (CLPN) models, Ning and Zou concluded bidirectional prospective influences between negative self-attention and depression. However, cross-lagged effects may be…
Seber T, Uylar Seber T, Çiçek F et al. · 2026 · Journal of pain research
Purpose Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic pain syndrome frequently associated with neuroendocrine dysfunction and has been hypothesized to share pathophysiological mechanisms with conditions such as empty sella (ES) and intracranial…
Goc G, Sukur YE · 2026 · Journal of minimally invasive gynecology
Study objective To compare embryo euploidy rates and reproductive outcomes among women with ovarian endometriomas who underwent ethanol sclerotherapy (EST), laparoscopic cystectomy, or expectant management prior to in vitro fertilization…
Koga S, Noguchi S, Kondo T · 2026 · Pediatric surgery international
Purpose Appendiceal location may affect the diagnosis and surgical management of acute appendicitis. However, pediatric-specific data remain limited. This study evaluated appendiceal location in Japanese children with acute appendicitis…
Akdag A, Aktas E, Kutlu A et al. · 2026 · Preprint
Abstract Purpose: Residual fragments after retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) may compromise delayed stone-free (SF) status and increase the likelihood of secondary intervention. This study evaluated the association between postoperative…
Sağlam A, Kurutaş EB, Yağmur I et al. · 2026 · Preprint
Abstract Psoriasis is a chronic immune-mediated inflammatory skin disease associated with systemic inflammation and metabolic disturbances. Adipokines have been suggested as key mediators linking metabolic dysregulation and inflammatory…
Kitamura K, Fujii M, Yamate S et al. · 2026 · International orthopaedics
Purpose The role of periacetabular osteotomy (PAO) in symptomatic borderline hip dysplasia (borderline HD) remains controversial because the lateral centre-edge angle may not reflect global dysplastic morphology. We examined whether…
Carkit S, Karaagac M · 2026 · Annals of surgical oncology
Background Esophageal cancer is associated with substantial morbidity and mortality worldwide and is frequently diagnosed at advanced stages, leading patients and their relatives to seek health-related information beyond traditional…
Van der Cruyssen F, Willaert R, Palla B et al. · 2026 · International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery
Trigeminal nerve injuries severely degrade quality of life, yet comparative effectiveness evidence for existing treatments is scarce. The authors prospectively followed 153 adults with iatrogenic lingual or inferior alveolar nerve injuries…
Baştemur AG, Haliloğlu E, Tanaçan A et al. · 2026 · Journal of reproductive immunology
Aim This study aimed to investigate the association between the aggregate index of systemic inflammation (AISI), a novel indicator of inflammation, miscarriage, and other pregnancy complications in patients with threatened miscarriage.…
Oh J, Park J, Kang D et al. · 2026 · Preprint
Background: /Objectives: Poor bone quality significantly increases the risk of mechanical complications after adult spinal deformity (ASD) surgery, including proximal junctional kyphosis (PJK) and proximal junctional failure (PJF).…
Wayne KS, Liu H, Canales KK et al. · 2026 · Pediatric cardiology
The frontal QRS-T angle, derived from a standard 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG), quantifies the relationship between ventricular depolarization and repolarization. Although a widened angle has been associated with myocardial disarray and…
Argon BD, Durmuş ŞV · 2026 · Cornea
Purpose To compare the accuracy and safety of 4 large language models on cornea and external disease multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Methods DeepSeek-V3.2, GPT-5.2 (via ChatGPT), Gemini 3 Pro, and Claude Opus 4.5 were tested on American…
Güzel İ, Saraç H · 2026 · BMC surgery
Background The optimal timing of weight-bearing after surgical fixation of isolated lateral malleolar fractures remains debated. Although delayed mobilization is commonly practiced, early weight-bearing has been proposed as a strategy to…
Kanakan A, Singh A, Kumari S et al. · 2026 · Frontiers in aging
Chronic inflammation contributes to the pathogenesis of sarcopenia in older adults. This study aimed to evaluate the correlation between inflammatory biomarkers such as C-reactive protein (CRP), tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α),…
özcan FÖ, OKUDU C, Odabaş Hİ et al. · 2026 · Preprint
Abstract Purpose Chicory coffee is increasingly consumed as a caffeine-free alternative to traditional coffee; however, its acute effects during exercise remain unclear. This study aimed to compare the effects of a single serving of…