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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.

511 results for "randomized controlled trial" · page 5 of 18

Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Effectiveness of Acupressure on Anxiety, Fatigue, and Sleep Quality Among Operating Room Personnel: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Abjar R, NasiriFormi E, Kazemi AH et al. · 2026 · Health science reports

Background and aims High-quality sleep, calmness, and lack of fatigue are vital for the health of critical hospital staff. Operating room personnel experience significant mental and physical stress, including anxiety and sleep…

View details →DOI: 10.1002/hsr2.72680
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessGeriatrics

Stand if you can- A parallel, superiority cluster randomized controlled trial to improve gait speed for long term care residents

Kendra Cooling, Danielle R. Bouchard, Molly Gallibois et al. · 2025 · JAR Life

Objective: To examine the effects of a standing intervention on gait speed for older adults living in long term care (LTC) residences. Design: A parallel superiority cluster randomized controlled trial. Setting and participants: LTC residences. A total of 95 LTC residents (n = 47 control; n = 48 intervention) participated in the study. Methods: LTC residences and therefore the residents from the homes were randomized to either the intervention group (standing up to 100 minutes/week) for 22 weeks or the control group (socializing with staff with no encouragement to stand for up to 100 minutes/w

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.jarlif.2025.100015
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Melody vs. message: Effects of traditional song and concise social media communications on iodine knowledge, attitudes, behaviors, and biomarkers in pregnant women-A randomized controlled trial.

Ruengsiriphakakul S, Bumrerraj S, Thaenkham T · 2026 · Journal of education and health promotion

Background Iodine deficiency remains a global public health problem. Urinary iodine concentration (UIC) in pregnant women is a key indicator of iodine status in the population. Knowledge (K), attitude (A), and practice (P) levels of…

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Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

The effect of podcasts delivered to female university students on HPV knowledge, awareness, and anxiety levels: A randomized controlled trial.

Çi̇men HN, Uğur S, Çıralı A et al. · 2026 · Nurse education in practice

Aim The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of podcast-based educational content delivered to students on their knowledge, awareness and anxiety levels regarding Human Papillomavirus (HPV). Method This randomized controlled…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.nepr.2026.104902
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

The Effect of the combination therapy of statin and dapagliflozin, a selective inhibitor of sodium_glucose Co-transporter type 2, in the treatment of Ischemic heart disease with heart failure: A randomized controlled trial.

Abdelkader AM, Osama H, Hassan ES et al. · 2026 · European journal of clinical pharmacology

Purpose Gliflozins (SGLT2 inhibitors) and statins are key treatments commonly used in patients with ischemic heart failure. Although both are well known for diminishing cardiovascular risk and heart failure-related mortality, the possible…

View details →DOI: 10.1007/s00228-026-04050-6
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessNursing

Clinical effect of venousaccess ports and PICC in patients with tumor chemotherapy:a systematic evaluation

孔德华, 张蕾, 储静 · 2018 · Huli yanjiu

Abstract Objective:To systematically review the clinical effect of venousaccess ports(VPA/VAP)and peripheral venous catheterization(PICC)in patients with tumor chemotherapy.Methods:Randomized controlled trial(RCT),semirandomized controlled trial,and cohort study of comparison the application effect of VAP and PICC in patients with tumor chemotherapy were retrieved from the Cochrane CDSR,PubMed,Embase,CINAHL,SCIE,Chinese biomedical literatures service system(CBM),Wanfang,and VIP database.According to the inclusion criteria,two researchers selected the literature,extracted the data,and evaluated

Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Effect of Vaginal Palpation on Voluntary Pelvic Floor Muscle Performance During Early Motor Learning in Women with Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI): A Randomized Controlled Trial.

de Azevedo Ferreira, Fitz, Gimenez et al. · 2026 · International urogynecology journal

Seventy percent of women with pelvic floor muscle (PFM) dysfunction are unable to contract these muscles correctly. Instruction to contract properly is essential for effective PFM training (PFMT). The study aimed to compare two…

View details →DOI: 10.1007/s00192-026-06775-5
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

A randomized controlled trial comparing limbal-conjunctival autograft with conjunctival autograft in recurrent pterygium surgery with intraoperative application of 0.02% mitomycin C.

Peng, Wang, Gong et al. · 2026 · International ophthalmology

To compare the outcomes of conjunctival graft (CAG) versus limbal-conjunctival autograft (LCAG) in preventing recurrence after surgery for recurrent pterygium with intraoperative application of 0.02% mitomycin C(MMC). This prospective…

View details →DOI: 10.1007/s10792-026-04121-8
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

The impact of urinary catheterization on urinary tract infection and renal function in elderly patients undergoing hip fracture surgery: A prospective randomized controlled trial.

Serttas, Uysal, Deği̇rmenci̇ et al. · 2026 · Injury

Urinary tract infection(UTI) is a common complication following hip fracture surgery in elderly patients. Urinary catheterization is frequently used to improve patient comfort during prolonged preoperative immobilization; however, its…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2026.113449
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Effect of crossword puzzle on nursing students' willingness to work with older adults and gerontological nursing competence: A waiting list randomized controlled trial.

Erdoğan, Ayaz-Alkaya · 2026 · Nurse education in practice

To evaluate the effect of crossword puzzle activities on nursing students' willingness to work with older adults and their competence in gerontological nursing. Although crossword puzzles are widely used learning tools, their effects in…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.nepr.2026.104844
Negative / Null Result Report

Exploratory outcomes of the DHA WIN randomized controlled trial: Supplementing women with docosahexaenoic acid did not reduce the impact of neoadjuvant breast cancer chemotherapy on quality of life or exercise behaviour

Claire M. Douglas, Marnie Newell, Susan Goruk et al. · 2025 · PLOS One

Supplementation of omega-3 (n-3) polyunsaturated fatty acids has been associated with reduced side effects and improved quality of life (QoL) in breast cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. The current study reports secondary outcomes…

View details →DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0322178
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Effects, Acceptability, and Use of a Dynamically Tailored Mobile What Do You Drink Intervention to Reduce Excessive Drinking Among Adolescents and Young Adults in the Netherlands: Randomized Controlled Trial.

van Keulen, Voogt, Kleinjan et al. · 2026 · JMIR mHealth and uHealth

Excessive alcohol consumption among adolescents and young adults is a serious health problem. Dynamically tailored interventions could reduce their excessive drinking. We therefore developed "What Do You Drink" (WDYD), a 17-week…

View details →DOI: 10.2196/68468
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Effect of Meibomian Gland Expression on Meibomian Gland Regeneration and Function: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Le, Chotikkakamthorn, Kasetsuwan et al. · 2026 · Clinical ophthalmology (Auckland, N.Z.)

This study aims to compare the effect of meibomian gland expression (MGX) combined with lid hygiene versus lid hygiene alone on the meibomian gland's morphology and function for obstructive meibomian gland dysfunction (oMGD). In this…

View details →DOI: 10.2147/opth.s607078
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Virtual Reality Glasses vs Conventional Behavior Management Techniques for Anxiety and Pain Control in 6-10-year-old Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Rathee, Bhardwaj, Gupta et al. · 2026 · International journal of clinical pediatric dentistry

Anxiety and pain often lead to a challenging situation in a dental clinic. This study aimed to compare the efficacy of virtual reality (VR) glasses to conventional techniques for anxiety control in children. Jio Dive VR glasses (passive)…

View details →DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10005-3493
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Clinically indicated versus routine replacement of peripheral intravenous cannulas in elderly patients: Secondary analysis of a multi-center randomized controlled trial in mainland China.

Jiang, Wang, Wei et al. · 2026 · Geriatric nursing (New York, N.Y.)

Peripheral Intravenous Cannulas (PIVCs) are extensively used for infusion therapy. Although current evidence suggests that adult patients may have PIVCs removed based on clinical indications, the indication in elderly patients remains…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2026.104100
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Biologically enhanced anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: Platelet-rich plasma or bone marrow aspirate concentrate does not lead to better clinical or radiological outcomes-A randomized controlled trial of 175 cases with 2 years of follow-up.

Mokhtar, Gawish, Abdelgawad et al. · 2026 · Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA

To compare the clinical and radiological outcomes of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) augmented with platelet-rich plasma (PRP) (1) or bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC) (2) against a control group undergoing standard…

View details →DOI: 10.1002/ksa.70484
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

An Internet-Based Mindfulness- and Compassion-Based Intercare Program for Reducing Parental Burnout: Randomized Controlled Trial.

Villalón López, Escaffi-Schwarz · 2026 · Journal of medical Internet research

Parental burnout is an underrecognized syndrome characterized by emotional exhaustion, detachment from children, and reduced parental efficacy. It is associated with sleep disturbance, addictive behaviors, suicidal ideation, and increased…

View details →DOI: 10.2196/87416
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

A multicenter randomized controlled trial comparing metallic stents with 10- versus 14-mm diameter for distal biliary obstruction caused by unresectable pancreatic carcinoma.

Ishiwatari, Nakahara, Kawaguchi et al. · 2026 · Gastrointestinal endoscopy

Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography with metal stent (MS) placement is the standard treatment for biliary drainage in patients with unresectable pancreatic cancer. A 10-mm diameter MS is generally used; however, a larger stent…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2026.06.037
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

7-mm-Diamater Versus 5-mm-Diameter Immediate Post-Extraction Implants in the Molar Region: 1-Year Results from a Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial.

Esposito, Bocari, Cho et al. · 2026 · The International journal of oral & maxillofacial implants

This multicenter randomized controlled trial compared the clinical effectiveness of 7.0-mm wide-diameter implants with 5.0-mm conventional-diameter implants placed immediately after molar extraction. Thirty-nine patients needing a single…

View details →DOI: 10.11607/jomi.11536
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Effect of a Multidimensional Digital Health Intervention on Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Survivors: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Fuentes-Expósito, Frid, Muñoz-Mateu et al. · 2026 · JCO clinical cancer informatics

We evaluated whether offering access to a multicomponent mHealth app improves quality of life (QoL) and psychosocial outcomes among breast cancer survivors under pragmatic, nonprescriptive conditions. In this single-center, randomized,…

View details →DOI: 10.1200/cci-26-00025
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Material fracture/retention rates of occluso-proximal composite resin restorations with polyethylene fibers in primary molars: an interim randomized controlled trial.

Rocha, Dos Anjos, Pinho et al. · 2026 · Journal of dentistry

This 12-month, double-blind, parallel, randomized controlled trial compared the material fracture/retention rates of occluso-proximal direct composite resin restorations associated with polyethylene fiber (CR+PF; Ribbond®) with…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.jdent.2026.106863
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

vNOTES Pelvic Reconstruction and Presacral-Uterosacral Ligament Compound Suspension for Treatment of Multicompartment Pelvic Organ Prolapse: A Three-Year, Three-Arm, Open-Label, Randomized Controlled Trial.

Peng, Wang, Xiao et al. · 2026 · Journal of minimally invasive gynecology

To compare the effectiveness and safety of transvaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (vNOTES) pelvic reconstruction (PRC), vNOTES presacral-uterosacral ligament suspension (PULS), and sacrospinous ligament fixation…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2026.06.024
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

ClassPass Memberships to Improve Well-Being Among Psychiatry Residents: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.

Yang, Mueller, D'Andrea et al. · 2026 · Academic psychiatry : the journal of the American Association of Directors of Psychiatric Residency Training and the Association for Academic Psychiatry

Resident physicians experience high rates of depression, anxiety, burnout, and loneliness, yet few evidence-based interventions have been evaluated in this population. This randomized controlled pilot trial examined the feasibility,…

View details →DOI: 10.1007/s40596-026-02384-y
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Effect and safety of Neiguan acupoint injection with astragalus injection for chronic heart failure with qi-deficiency and blood-stasis syndrome: a randomized controlled trial.

Gou, He, Zhuo · 2026 · Frontiers in medicine

To investigate the effect and safety of astragalus injection at Neiguan (PC6) for chronic heart failure (CHF; HF) with qi-deficiency and blood-stasis syndrome, and its effect on the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS). A…

View details →DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2026.1836620
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Effect of Inulin-Type Fructans on Body Composition, Carbohydrate Metabolism and Energy Expenditure in Patients with Psoriasis: Results of INGUTSKIN Randomized Controlled Trial.

Bieglecka, Kęszycka, Czerwińska et al. · 2026 · Nutrients

Patients with psoriasis, a non-contagious, chronic, systemic inflammatory skin disease, often suffer from carbohydrate metabolism disorders, which can exacerbate systemic inflammation. This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled…

View details →DOI: 10.3390/nu18121843
Failed Experiment ReportOpen accessMedicine

Effects of ischemic conditioning on head and neck free flap oxygenation: a randomized controlled trial

Se-Hee Min, Suk Hyung Choe, Won Shik Kim et al. · 2022 · Scientific Reports

Abstract Flap failure after microvascular reconstructive surgery is a rare but devastating complication caused by reperfusion injury and tissue hypoperfusion. Remote ischemic conditioning (RIC) provides protection against ischemia/reperfusion injury and reduces tissue infarction. We hypothesized that RIC would enhance flap oxygenation and exert organ-protective effects during head and neck free flap reconstructive surgery. Adult patients undergoing free flap transfer surgery for head and neck cancer were randomized to receive either RIC or sham-RIC during surgery. RIC consisted of four cycles

View details →DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-12374-3
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Comparative clinical and radiographic evaluation of autogenous dentin graft versus xenograft in periodontal intrabony defects - A nonrandomized controlled trial.

Anusuya, Balaji, Manikandan · 2026 · Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology

Periodontal regeneration aims to restore the natural structure of the periodontium, therefore improving the long-term stability and function of the affected teeth. Traditional bone graft materials such as allografts, autografts,…

View details →DOI: 10.4103/jisp.jisp_210_24
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessNursing

Comparison of the effect of acupressure and pilates-based exercises on sleep quality of postmenopausal women: A randomized controlled trial

Maryam Ahmadinezhad, Marzieh Kargar, Fatemeh Vizeshfar et al. · 2017 · Iranian Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Research

Background: Postmenopausal women experience a variety of symptoms, among which sleep disorder is one of the most common problems. Acupressure and Pilates exercise programs are effective nonpharmaceutical treatments which can improve sleep quality. In the present study, we aimed to compare the effects of acupressure and Pilates-based exercises on the sleep quality of postmenopausal women referred to medical clinics. Materials and Methods: In this single-blinded randomized controlled clinical trial, we recruited 108 women aged 40–60 years who were randomly assigned into one control and two inter

View details →DOI: 10.4103/1735-9066.205954
Replication FailureOpen accessDiseases of the digestive system. Gastroenterology

Ten-day vonoprazan–amoxicillin dual therapy versus 14-day esomeprazole–amoxicillin dual therapy for first-line eradication: a prospective multicenter randomized controlled trial

Ben-Gang Zhou, Ming-Wen Guo, Li-Juan Zhang et al. · 2024 · Therapeutic Advances in Gastroenterology

Background: The efficacy of the 14-day esomeprazole–amoxicillin (EA) dual therapy in eradicating Helicobacter pylori ( H. pylori ) has been widely discussed previously. Vonoprazan, a novel potassium-competitive acid blocker, presents rapid, potent, and long-lasting acid inhibitory effects compared to esomeprazole. However, there is currently a scarcity of direct comparisons between the 10-day vonoprazan–amoxicillin (VA) and the 14-day EA dual therapy for H. pylori eradication. Objectives: This study aimed to compare the efficacy and safety of the 10-day VA and the 14-day EA dual therapy for H.

View details →DOI: 10.1177/17562848241309870