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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 ReportOpen accessMedicine

Platelet-rich fibrin matrix as treatment for complex anal fistulae: A 3-year experience at a tertiary centre.

Lusilla Lopez A, Fält UA, Buchwald P et al. · 2026 · Colorectal disease : the official journal of the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland

Aim Treatment of complex anal fistulae remains a significant challenge for physicians and patients. A sphincter-preserving technique with bioactive platelet-rich fibrin matrix is one option. This three-year study aimed to evaluate the…

View details →DOI: 10.1111/codi.70447
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

The efficacy of nutritional phytochemical compounds in improving cognition.

Marsh A, Quelch D, Mackonochie M et al. · 2026 · The international journal of neuropsychopharmacology

The incidence of cognitive disorders is rising, and medications to address cognitive impairments are limited. Phytochemical compounds have had some success in improving cognitive outcomes in preclinical studies. However, the evidence…

View details →DOI: 10.1093/ijnp/pyag003
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Randomized clinical trial of duplex ultrasound surveillance after endovascular therapy for chronic limb-threatening ischemia.

Godoy MR, Brochado-Neto FC, Martins Cury MV et al. · 2025 · Journal of vascular surgery

Objective This study aimed to assess whether duplex ultrasound (DUS) surveillance yielded a better outcome compared with ankle-brachial index (ABI) surveillance after femoropopliteal endovascular therapy (EVT) in a cohort of patients…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2025.07.043
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Cryotherapy following total knee replacement.

Aggarwal A, Adie S, Harris IA et al. · 2025 · The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

Background Total knee replacement (TKR) is a common intervention for people with end-stage symptomatic knee osteoarthritis, resulting in significant improvements in pain, function and quality of life within three to six months. It is,…

View details →DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd007911.pub4
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Adaptive neoadjuvant endocrine therapy screens out prime population of ribociclib intensive adjuvant therapy.

Bi Z, Ren T, Wang Y · 2025 · Chinese journal of cancer research = Chung-kuo yen cheng yen chiu

The latest data from the NATALEE trial showed the absolute 3-year invasive disease-free survival benefit was 4.9% between the experimental and control groups. That is to say, in the intermediate-risk hormone receptor positive/human…

View details →DOI: 10.21147/j.issn.1000-9604.2025.01.08
Replication FailureMedicine

Does Orthosis Improve Outcomes of Conservative Treatment in Trigger Fingers? A 3-Arm Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial.

Minkhorst K, Munn A, MacDermid J et al. · 2025 · Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation

Objective To evaluate whether the addition of an orthosis improved the efficacy of cortisone injection for the nonoperative management of trigger finger. Design Block randomized controlled trial. Setting Outpatient hand clinic.…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2025.05.015
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Impact of Statin Therapy on Clinical Outcomes of Patients Hospitalised with Skin and Soft Tissue Infections.

Wee YC, Hewage U, Horwood C et al. · 2026 · Journal of clinical medicine

Background : Statins have anti-inflammatory properties beyond their lipid-lowering effects, but their impact on skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs) remains unclear. This study evaluated whether statins improve clinical outcomes in…

View details →DOI: 10.3390/jcm15103755
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Association of Mechanical Circulatory Support and Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory Procedural Volumes With Outcomes of Cardiogenic Shock.

Tabibian K, Vadlakonda A, Coaston T et al. · 2025 · The American journal of cardiology

Despite advancements in cardiogenic shock (CS) management, mortality remains high. While hospital volume has been linked to reduced mortality across myriad complex procedures, the cross-volume effects of mechanical circulatory support…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2025.05.031
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

The effect of astaxanthin supplementation on inflammatory markers, lipid profile, and anthropometric indices in patients with heart failure: a randomized controlled trial.

Ghotboddin Mohammadi S, Shafie D, Feizi A et al. · 2026 · Scientific reports

Chronic inflammation and dyslipidemia are common pathophysiological features of heart failure (HF). Astaxanthin, a potent marine-derived antioxidant, has shown anti-inflammatory and lipid-lowering properties. This study conducted to…

View details →DOI: 10.1038/s41598-026-58512-z
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Impact of Vitamin D Supplementation on Cognition in Adults With Mild to Moderate Vitamin D Deficiency: Outcomes From the VitaMIND Randomized Controlled Trial.

Corbett A, Taylor R, Llewellyn D et al. · 2025 · Journal of the American Medical Directors Association

Objectives Preserved cognitive health with ageing is a public health imperative. Vitamin D deficiency is associated with poor cognition, but it is unclear whether supplementation would provide benefit, particularly in individuals with…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.jamda.2025.105711
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Tadalafil Use in Cardiovascular Disease.

Kallash M, Frishman WH · 2025 · Cardiology in review

Tadalafil is a phosphodiesterase inhibitor currently approved for use in erectile dysfunction (ED), benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). While tadalafil's benefits in ED and BPH have been…

View details →DOI: 10.1097/crd.0000000000000877
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Immediate versus staged complete revascularization in patients presenting with multivessel disease and ST- or non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndrome.

Elscot JJ, Kakar H, den Dekker WK et al. · 2025 · International journal of cardiology

Background Recent randomized trials have suggested that immediate complete revascularization (ICR) is a viable alternative to staged complete revascularization (SCR) in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) and multivessel disease.…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2025.133496
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Quality of Recovery after Intraoral Surgery: Total Intravenous Anaesthesia versus Sevoflurane: A Randomised Controlled Trial.

Šitum I, Mihaljević S, Blivajs I et al. · 2026 · Acta stomatologica Croatica

Objectives To compare the quality of recovery between total intravenous anaesthesia (TIVA) with propofol and balanced inhalational anaesthesia with sevoflurane in patients undergoing intraoral surgical procedures. Materials and methods We…

View details →DOI: 10.15644/asc60/1/4
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Role of radiofrequency STRETTA for recurrent GERD following primary anti-reflux surgery and primary STRETTA therapy.

Viswanath YKS, Mbarushimana S, Ammar A et al. · 2025 · Surgical endoscopy

Background Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common chronic condition affecting millions all over the world. It occurs due to the reflux of gastric acid into the oesophagus. Endoscopic therapies like STRETTA offer minimally…

View details →DOI: 10.1007/s00464-025-11781-7
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Extended pelvic lymphadenectomy and rectal cancer: An umbrella review.

Villanova V, Martinino A, Stanzani E et al. · 2025 · Surgical oncology

Extended pelvic lymph node dissection (EPLND) for rectal cancer is common in Asian countries to reduce local recurrence and improve survival. This umbrella review investigates the benefit of adding extended lymphadenectomy to the standard…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.suronc.2025.102215
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Interval-compressed chemotherapy in patients with Ewing's sarcoma: report on feasibility and toxicity from a North African center.

Kooli N, Ben Mansour H, Zenzri Y et al. · 2026 · Frontiers in oncology

Background Ewing's sarcoma (ES) is the second most common malignant bone tumor in patients under 20 years of age. The "Euro-Ewing 2012" trial established induction therapy with the 2-week-interval VDC/IE…

View details →DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2026.1710836
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Will DANCAVAS be the most important screening trial in the last 50 years?

Dixit NM, Chau E, Schaefer S · 2024 · American journal of preventive cardiology

Screening trials for cardiovascular disease have not demonstrated a reduction in all-cause mortality. The Danish Cardiovascular Screening trial (DANCAVAS) involved men aged 65-74 years old who were randomized to an invitation to undergo…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.ajpc.2024.100723
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Real-time qPCR evaluation of amino acids buffered sodium hypochlorite gel as an adjunct to non-surgical periodontal treatment: a randomized clinical trial.

Dolińska E, Starosz A, Grubczak K et al. · 2026 · Scientific reports

This study aimed to evaluate the effects of non-surgical periodontal therapy (SRP) and SRP with an amino acid-buffered hypochlorite solution (NaOCl/AA + SRP) on subgingival plaque bacteria. Quantitative changes in Porphyromonas gingivalis,…

View details →DOI: 10.1038/s41598-026-54584-z
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Mandibular Response in Class II Division 1 Growing Subjects: Clear Aligners vs. Rapid Maxillary Expansion Therapy. A Controlled Pilot Study.

Chiara RF, Letizia L, Francesca G et al. · 2026 · Orthodontics & craniofacial research

Objectives The present study aimed to evaluate the skeletal and dental changes in two different groups of mixed dentition Class II division 1 patients treated with Clear Aligners and with Rapid Maxillary Expansion and to assess the…

View details →DOI: 10.1111/ocr.70141
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Immunohistochemical expression of pancreatic melatonin receptor (MTNR1B) under experimental sleep disturbance in rats.

Affat SH, Kamoona HR · 2026 · Journal of molecular histology

Sleep amount and quality are important to maintain health, light exposure transported to the pineal gland via suprachiasmatic nucleus pineal pathway, and this affect melatonin synthesis. Melatonin exerts its action by receptors called MT1,…

View details →DOI: 10.1007/s10735-026-10817-z
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Randomized Controlled Pilot Study of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation for Acute Back Pain in Emergency Department Patients.

Moor-Smith M, Kozak N, McCue M et al. · 2026 · The western journal of emergency medicine

Background Musculoskeletal back pain is a common presenting complaint to emergency departments (ED) worldwide. In this study we aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) as an adjunct to…

View details →DOI: 10.5811/westjem.48818
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Comparative effects of metformin and lifestyle therapy on bone metabolism markers: A 6-month pilot, open-label randomized-clinical trial.

Almosfer M, Sabico S, Wani K et al. · 2026 · Aging clinical and experimental research

Background The metabolic effects of Metformin (Met) and lifestyle modification in early type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) management are well established, but their influence on bone remodeling remains uncertain in under-investigated…

View details →DOI: 10.1007/s40520-026-03423-2
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Twelve-month outcomes after open bleb revision for Preserflo<sup>®</sup> microshunt bleb failure in refractory glaucoma patients.

Darmon J, Bastelica P, Huard M et al. · 2026 · Graefe's archive for clinical and experimental ophthalmology = Albrecht von Graefes Archiv fur klinische und experimentelle Ophthalmologie

Purpose To evaluate the 12-month efficacy and safety of open bleb revision (OBR) for Preserflo ® MicroShunt (PMS) (Santen, Osaka, Japan) bleb failure. Patients and methods All consecutive patients who underwent PMS OBR for primary bleb…

View details →DOI: 10.1007/s00417-026-07298-x
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Use of vericiguat in the VICTOR trial: a study that is difficult to interpret.

Orso F, Basile C · 2026 · European heart journal supplements : journal of the European Society of Cardiology

Vericiguat is a soluble guanylate cyclase stimulator that acts by restoring the nitric oxide-cyclic guanosine monophosphate pathway, which is markedly impaired in heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). The VICTORIA trial…

View details →DOI: 10.1093/eurheartjsupp/suag044
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Impact of red propolis addition on the color stability and surface roughness of glass ionomer cements.

Sampaio GKML, Sette-de-Souza PH, Vieira BR et al. · 2026 · Biomaterial investigations in dentistry

Objective The present study aimed to evaluate the surface roughness (SR) and color stability of conventional restorative glass ionomer cements (GICs) modified with the addition of red propolis ethanolic extract (RPEE) as an antimicrobial…

View details →DOI: 10.2340/biid.v13.45991
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Phthalocyanine-based mouth gel as an adjunct to non-surgical periodontal treatment: a randomized controlled trial.

Neto SOP, Rosalen PL, da Cruz Pegoraro JV et al. · 2026 · Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology

This study aimed to evaluate the effect of topical application of a mouth gel formulation containing iron tetracarboxyphthalocyanine (FeTcPc) during non-surgical periodontal treatment. Forty-seven individuals with periodontitis underwent a…

View details →DOI: 10.1007/s00210-026-05517-0
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Effects of Live and Heat-Treated Bifidobacterium longum CECT 7347 in Adults With Allergic Rhinitis: A Randomised, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial.

Cardoso A, Naghibi M, Climent E et al. · 2026 · Allergy

Background Allergic rhinitis (AR) is an increasingly common chronic inflammatory condition of the nasal mucosa. While conventional anti-allergy treatments are widely used, they can come with side effects and are not always effective. As a…

View details →DOI: 10.1111/all.70360