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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

Helicobacter pylori Eradication in the Era of Rising Antibiotic Resistance: A Randomized Controlled Comparison of Clarithromycin- and Levofloxacin-Based Triple Therapy with or without Lactoferrin.

Elganzory, Baraka, Elkholy et al. · 2026 · La Clinica terapeutica

Helicobacter pylori infection affects nearly half of the global population and is a major cause of peptic ulcer disease and gastric cancer. Increasing antibiotic resistance, particularly to clarithromycin, has reduced the efficacy of…

View details →DOI: 10.7417/ct.2026.2058
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

The effect of 30° and 70° arthroscope use on femoral and tibial tunnel placement in arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery.

Kilinc, Günaydin, Demirtas et al. · 2026 · Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira (1992)

The success of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction depends on anatomical tunnel placement. The aim of this was to compare the effects of 30° and 70° arthroscopes on femoral and tibial tunnel positioning and their…

View details →DOI: 10.1590/1806-9282.20251578
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

An exploratory radiologic index for evaluating diaphragmatic injury risk in left thoracoabdominal penetrating stab wounds: the diaphragmatic penetration index.

Cakar, Karagulle, Komek et al. · 2026 · Journal of cardiothoracic surgery

Penetrating injuries to the left thoracoabdominal (LTA) region pose significant diagnostic challenges due to the diaphragm's anatomical location. Early diaphragmatic injuries may be clinically silent and radiologically occult, whereas…

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Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Ligation of the segmental pulmonary artery during video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy and segmentectomy: Are DS Titanium Ligation Clips on a par with conventional ligation procedures?

Merres, Koryllos, Galetin et al. · 2026 · Updates in surgery

The use of clips for ligation of segmental arteries in thoracoscopic surgery has not yet been validated in clinical studies and is currently authorized based primarily on technical specifications. Clips are advantageous in endoscopic…

View details →DOI: 10.1007/s13304-026-02723-6
Failed Experiment ReportMedicine

Laparoscopic Hiatus Hernia Repair with BIO-A ® mesh is Safe and Effective for Patients Suffering Severe Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease After Sleeve Gastrectomy - A Single Surgeon Experience.

Sercombe, Frankel, Hatzifotis · 2026 · Obesity surgery

There is a complex relationship between gastroesophageal reflux disease (GORD), hiatus hernia, obesity, and metabolic bariatric surgery. We report the outcomes of laparoscopic hiatus hernia repair (HHR) with BIO-A ® mesh in the…

View details →DOI: 10.1007/s11695-026-08798-9
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

The relationship between nutritional management and prognosis in children on prolonged mechanical ventilation.

Xing, Zhang, Huang et al. · 2026 · Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition

Nutritional management is crucial for improving outcomes in children on prolonged mechanical ventilation (PMV); but detailed data are lacking. This study aimed to investigate the nutritional management of children on PMV in China and to…

View details →DOI: 10.1002/jpn3.70489
Negative / Null Result Report

PENGARUH PEMBELAJARAN KONTEKSTUAL MELALUI KEBUN SEKOLAH BERBANTUAN TRADISI HANOP DAYAK UUD DANUM TERHADAP HASIL BELAJAR DAN PENGUATAN KARAKTER PESERTA DIDIK KELAS VI SEKOLAH DASAR

Andreas Undan, Luhur Wicaksono, Astri Dwi Jayanti Suhandoko · 2025 · VOX EDUKASI Jurnal Ilmiah Ilmu Pendidikan

ABSTRAKImplementasi pendidikan karakter di Indonesia masih menghadapi berbagai tantangan, seperti perluasan akses layanan, belum optimalnya penerapan pendidikan karakter di sekolah, serta peran keluarga dan masyarakat yang belum maksimal.…

View details →DOI: 10.31932/ve.v16i1.4573
Negative / Null Result Report

Analysis of factors that influence the level of customer satisfaction at PT. Trakindo Utama Palembang

Desfitrina Desfitrina, Aliming Bassi, Zulfadhli Zulfadhli et al. · 2024 · BIMA Journal (Business, Management, & Accounting Journal)

The purpose of this research was to determine the analysis of factors that influence the level of customer satisfaction at PT. Trakindo Utama Palembang. The analysis technique used in this research is a multiple linear analysis method with…

View details →DOI: 10.37638/bima.4.2.223-236
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen access

PENGARUH BAHAN PELAPIS BENIH TERHADAP PERTUMBUHAN DAN HASIL TANAMAN JAGUNG (Zea mays L.) PADA CEKAMAN SALIN

Vina Tasya Zunita, Slamet Supriyadi, Fahmi Arief Rahman et al. · 2024 · Jurnal Tanah dan Sumberdaya Lahan

Maize is one of the most important food commodities after rice and is widely cultivated because it has a high protein value. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of the coating material on the growth and yield of…

View details →DOI: 10.21776/ub.jtsl.2024.011.2.14
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessBiology

Real-time evaluation of milk quality as reflected by clotting parameters of individual cow's milk during the milking session, between day-to-day and during lactation.

G. Leitner, U. Merin, S. Jacoby et al. · 2013 · Animal

Real-time analysis of milk coagulation properties as performed by the AfiLab™ milk spectrometer introduces new opportunities for the dairy industry. The study evaluated the performance of the AfiLab™ in a milking parlor of a commercial…

View details →DOI: 10.1017/s1751731113000542
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen access

Pre-defoliation canopy height for signal grass ‘Basilisk’ in silvopastoral systems

V. Oliveira, R. B. D. Silva, A. Veloso et al. · 2024 · Semina: Ciências Agrárias

The objective of this study was to compare the response of Urochloa decumbens cv. Basilisk pastures in monoculture and silvopastoral systems (SPS), and to determine the most suitable pre-defoliation canopy height for managing this species…

View details →DOI: 10.5433/1679-0359.2024v45n4p1081
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Systemic pharmacokinetics of acitretin, etretinate, isotretinoin, and acetylenic retinoids in guinea pigs and obese rats.

Du-Shieng Chien, R. Sandri, D. Tang-Liu · 1992 · Drug Metabolism And Disposition

Etretinate, a highly lipophilic retinoid, is known to accumulate in the human body with a slow systemic elimination (half-life approximately 100 days) after long-term treatment. Retinoids with high lipophilicity and slow body elimination…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/s0090-9556(25)08568-x
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen access

Effect of Trace Elements (Boron and Lead) on the Properties of Gray Cast Iron

K. Ankamma · 2014 · Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India) Series D

In the present work an effort has been made to correlate the “Effect of trace elements (B and Pb) on the tensile strength, hardness and microstructure of gray cast iron”. These elements have a significant effect on the properties and…

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Negative / Null Result ReportOpen access

White Kupang Flour (Corbula faba hinds), Fish Meal and Coconut Oil Usage on the Broilers Carcass Percentage and Abdominal Fat

Virgy, Dzakina Fahrezy, M. Lamid et al. · 2023 · Jurnal Agro Veteriner

This study was conducted to determine the effect of using white mussel flour fish flour and coconut oil on carcass percentage and abdominal fat percentage in broilers. This study used a completely randomized design consist 4 treatments and…

View details →DOI: 10.20473/agrovet.v7i1.51393
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Clinical and Sonographic Pattern of Late-Onset and Early-Onset Rheumatoid Arthritis: Comparative Study.

Aziz NN, Hassan RM, Ibrahim RA et al. · 2026 · Clinical medicine insights. Arthritis and musculoskeletal disorders

Background Late-onset rheumatoid arthritis (LORA) poses a great challenge for physicians regarding diagnosis and treatment. The prognosis for LORA was better in some early research but worse in more recent trials. Objectives The study aim…

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Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Efficacy and safety of deep hyperthermia combined with tislelizumab and chemotherapy in the treatment of advanced squamous non-small-cell lung cancer: a single-center retrospective study.

Guo L, Wang J, Du D · 2026 · Frontiers in oncology

Purpose To investigate the efficacy and safety of deep hyperthermia combined with tislelizumab and chemotherapy in patients with advanced squamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Methods A total of 100 patients with advanced squamous…

View details →DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2026.1770835
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Risk of Overdose and Adverse Events With Concomitant Opioids and Gabapentinoid Use After Total Joint Arthroplasty.

Domingo PT, Berger GK, Gray P et al. · 2026 · The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Purpose We evaluated the safety outcomes of opioids alone versus opioids plus low-dose gabapentinoids in patients naïve to both opioids and gabapentinoids, after total joint arthroplasty (TJA) of the knee, hip, or shoulder. Methods This…

View details →DOI: 10.5435/jaaos-d-25-01651
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Efficacy and Safety of Regenerative Peripheral Nerve Interface: A Retrospective Study on Amputees With Bone and Soft Tissue Tumor.

Lin Z, Chen Y, Zang H et al. · 2026 · Operative neurosurgery (Hagerstown, Md.)

Background and objectives Bone and soft tissue tumors are significant causes of limb amputation. Regenerative peripheral nerve interface (RPNI) is an effective method for preventing neuroma formation in residual nerves. However, the…

View details →DOI: 10.1227/ons.0000000000002053
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Accuracy of AI Tools in the Diagnosis of Benign, Potentially Malignant and Malignant Oral Lesions: A Pilot Study.

Monteiro L, Lima J, Silva L et al. · 2026 · Journal of clinical medicine

Background: Artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to play an increasingly important role in medicine and dentistry. While its diagnostic potential has been tested in various medical fields, limited research exists on its applications…

View details →DOI: 10.3390/jcm15072638
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Interface pressure reduction in the sacral and ischial regions during neuromuscular electrical stimulation at 60° head-of-bed elevation.

Yoshikawa M, Yoshikawa Y, Uemura M et al. · 2026 · Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Part H, Journal of engineering in medicine

This study investigated whether neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) applied to the gluteus maximus alone or in combination with the hamstrings redistributes interface pressure in the sacral and ischial regions during 60°…

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Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Epidemiological study of Ectopic Pregnancy at Sulaimani Maternity Teaching Hospital, Iraq: A cross-sectional study.

Abdullah NA, Hassan RK, Muhammed AK et al. · 2026 · Medicine

Ectopic pregnancy (EP) remains a major cause of early pregnancy-related morbidity and mortality. It can significantly impact future fertility and is associated with various risk factors. To investigate the incidence, clinical profile, and…

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Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Impact of repressing and thermomechanical fatigue on color stability and translucency of IPS Emax and Celtra press: an in vitro study.

Adawy SNE, Aboulftouh DM, AbuAmu ST et al. · 2026 · The Saudi dental journal

To evaluate the stain resistance of repressed IPS Emax and Celtra Press after thermo-mechanical fatigue. Two pressable glass ceramics, IPS e.max press (Ivoclar, Vivadent) and Celtra press (Dentsply, Sirona), were used in this study. Thirty…

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