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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

Mild hyperbaric oxygen does not attenuate mitochondrial decrease induced by detraining in mice.

Takemura A, Egawa T, Uemichi K et al. · 2025 · Biochemistry and biophysics reports

Mild hyperbaric oxygen (MHO) attenuates the muscle atrophy caused by muscle disuse. Training cessation results in the partial or complete loss of training-induced adaptations, including mitochondrial enzyme activities. The present study…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrep.2025.102341
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Role of β-Arrestin 2 in the antinociceptive and side effect profile of morphine and the novel mu opioid receptor agonists, kurkinorin and kurkinol.

van de Wetering R, Alder AF, Biggerstaff A et al. · 2025 · Neuropsychopharmacology : official publication of the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology

The development of safer mu opioid receptor (MOR) agonists with reduced side effects is a key focus of pain research. Some studies have suggested that MOR agonists with reduced β-arrestin 2 (βArr2) signaling (i.e. G-protein biased…

View details →DOI: 10.1038/s41386-025-02214-z
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Rate of growth of Merkel cell carcinoma: a unique photographic evidence.

Bearzi E, Sola S, Defferrari C et al. · 2026 · Dermatology reports

Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare, aggressive neuroendocrine skin tumor, mainly linked to Merkel cell polyomavirus (MCPyV) and less often to ultraviolet exposure. Additional risk factors include advanced age and immunosuppression.…

View details →DOI: 10.4081/dr.2025.10457
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Protective effects of antidepressants against ulcerogenic agents: insights from nonclinical studies.

Stringari C, Stringari H, de Queiroz E Silva TF et al. · 2026 · Inflammopharmacology

INTRODUCTION: There is a marked overlap among the neuronal pathogenetic pathways involved in ulcer genesis and depression, and antidepressants can also exert a protective effect against gastric ulcers. OBJECTIVE: To summarize and…

View details →DOI: 10.1007/s10787-026-02240-3
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Fluorescent Light Energy in Feline Surgical and Traumatic Wounds: A Prospective Single-Arm Pilot Study of Healing Progression and Bacterial Findings.

Nocera FP, Fantini O, Abate G et al. · 2026 · Veterinary medicine and science

Background Traumatic and surgical wounds are common in cats, but their management is often challenging due to anatomical factors, delayed presentation, behavioural issues and frequent bacterial colonization. Objectives This prospective,…

View details →DOI: 10.1002/vms3.70929
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Reduced Frequency of Prolonged Sporadic Hemiplegic Migraine Attacks Following Fremanezumab Treatment-A Case Report.

Hotz JF, Kaindl L, Krebs S et al. · 2026 · European journal of neurology

Introduction Hemiplegic migraine (HM) is a rare subtype of migraine with aura, characterized by transient, unilateral motor weakness. Due to its rarity, treatment strategies are lacking. Monoclonal antibodies targeting the calcitonin…

View details →DOI: 10.1111/ene.70514
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

A Pilot, Randomised, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind Trial of a Single Oral Dose of Ivermectin for Post-Exposure Prophylaxis of SARS-CoV-2.

Wagstaff KM, Stein MS, Herschtal A et al. · 2025 · Pharmaceutics

Background: The efficacy of a single oral dose of Ivermectin as prophylaxis for SARS-CoV-2 is uncertain. This trial sought to evaluate the effectiveness of a single oral low dose of Ivermectin to prevent SARS-CoV-2 infection or reduce…

View details →DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics17091205
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

The effect of fluoride varnish application on colour change due to paediatric drug usage in polyacid-modified composite resin: an in vitro study.

Çevik N, Hazar Bodrumlu E · 2024 · European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry

Objective Colour stability is important in the long-term aesthetic success of restorative materials and is affected by both internal and external factors. Internal discolourations are due to the properties of the restorative materials.…

View details →DOI: 10.1007/s40368-024-00894-7
Failed Experiment Report

Effect of Maraviroc and/or Favipiravir plus systemic steroids versus systemic steroids only on the viral load of adults with severe COVID-19: clinical trial

Medina E, Sanchez-Sandoval AL, Barrón-Palma EV et al. · 2024 · Preprint

Background Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has created the need to evaluate drugs such as favipiravir (FPV), an antiviral inhibitor of RNA-dependent RNA-polymerase (RdRp), and Maraviroc (MVC), an antiretroviral that antagonizes the…

View details →DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.143776.2
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Can a Sacrococcygeal Epidural of 0.25% Bupivacaine Prevent the Activation of the Sympathetic Nervous System during Feline Ovariectomy?

Martins J, Eliseu A, Campos S et al. · 2024 · Animals : an open access journal from MDPI

The ovariectomy (OVE) procedure can trigger somatosensory and visceral peritoneal nociception. Sacrococcygeal epidural (ScE) anesthesia may complement or replace systemic analgesia used for feline OVE, reducing opioid consumption and their…

View details →DOI: 10.3390/ani14121732
Replication FailureOpen accessMedicine

Randomized controlled trial on the efficacy of topical urea-based cream in preventing capecitabine-associated hand-foot syndrome.

Wongkraisri C, Chusuwanrak K, Laocharoenkeat A et al. · 2025 · BMC cancer

Background Hand-foot syndrome (HFS) is a common adverse event of capecitabine causing treatment modifications. Topical urea cream can reduce sorafenib-induced hand-foot skin reaction. However, its benefit in preventing…

View details →DOI: 10.1186/s12885-025-13684-1
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Redox potential in animal andrology: An experimental study on boar semen.

Pintus E, Scaringi M, Engelen J et al. · 2026 · Theriogenology

Impaired seminal redox balance is a main factor that contributes to male fertility disorders and reduced sperm survival during storage. Although several methods are available to measure antioxidant and reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels,…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2026.118051
Replication FailureOpen accessMedicine

Early Buccal Bone Resorption in Areas With or Without Keratinized Tissue and Different Mucosal Thickness at Implants in Healed Sites: An Experimental Animal Study.

Liñares A, Tan HJ, Muñoz F et al. · 2025 · Journal of clinical periodontology

Aim To evaluate early buccal bone resorption (BBR) in areas with or without buccal keratinized tissue (KT), and different mucosal thickness (MT) following implant placement at healed sites. Materials and methods In 9 beagle dogs, three…

View details →DOI: 10.1111/jcpe.14140
Replication FailureMedicine

Exploration of dietary interventions to treat mitochondrial fatty acid disorders in a mouse model.

Autio KJ, Koivisto H, Schmitz W et al. · 2024 · The Journal of nutritional biochemistry

Mitochondrial fatty acids synthesis (mtFAS) is a conserved metabolic pathway essential for mitochondrial respiration. The best characterized mtFAS product is the medium-chain fatty acid octanoate (C8) used as a substrate in the synthesis…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.jnutbio.2024.109692
Replication FailureMedicine

Long-Term Changes in Atrial Arrhythmia Burden After Renal Denervation Combined With Pulmonary Vein Isolation: SYMPLICITY-AF.

Chinitz L, Böhm M, Evonich R 3rd et al. · 2024 · JACC. Clinical electrophysiology

Background The autonomic nervous system plays an important role in atrial fibrillation (AF) and hypertension. Renal denervation (RDN) lowers blood pressure (BP), but its role in AF is poorly understood. Objectives The purpose of this study…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.jacep.2024.04.035
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Dual Mechanisms of the Diazepine-Benzimidazole Derivative, DAB-19, in Modulating Glutamatergic Neurotransmission.

Nikolaev MV, Fedorova IM, Chistyakova OV et al. · 2025 · International journal of molecular sciences

The search for novel compounds with anticonvulsant properties remains a key focus in neuropharmacology. Recently, the diazepine-benzimidazole derivative, DAB-19, has emerged as a promising candidate due to its demonstrated anxiolytic and…

View details →DOI: 10.3390/ijms26115299
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The anti-inflammatory properties of green tea extract protect against gentamicin-induced kidney injury.

Ayusso LL, Girol AP, Ribeiro Souza H et al. · 2024 · Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie

We assessed in vivo the protective effects and underlying antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of dry green tee extract (GTE) on glomerular and tubular kidney function and structure in an experimental model of gentamicin…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2024.117267
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Prevalence, risk factors and the impact of tenofovir treatment in SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID-19 disease among people living with HIV: A cross-sectional population-based study.

de Lazzari E, Nomah DK, Blanco JL et al. · 2024 · International journal of infectious diseases : IJID : official publication of the International Society for Infectious Diseases

Objectives The prevalence and risk factors of SARS-CoV-2 infection among unvaccinated people living with HIV (PWH) are not well understood, and the protective role of tenofovir remains controversial. This study aimed to assess the…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2024.107266
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Aicardi-Goutières syndrome type 6: report of ADAR variant and clinical outcome after ruxolitinib treatment in the neonatal period.

Gabaldon-Albero A, Martin-Grau C, Marti-Masanet M et al. · 2024 · Pediatric rheumatology online journal

Background Aicardi-Goutières Syndrome is a monogenic type 1 interferonopathy with infantile onset, characterized by a variable degree of neurological damage. Approximately 7% of Aicardi-Goutières Syndrome cases are caused by pathogenic…

View details →DOI: 10.1186/s12969-024-01036-5
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Observation on the Efficacy of Hyperbaric Oxygen as Adjuvant Therapy for Breast Cancer-Related Wounds: A Case Report.

Tang F, Zhang L, Lu S et al. · 2026 · Cancer reports (Hoboken, N.J.)

Background Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is widely used as a therapeutic intervention for various types of wounds. Studies have shown that in addition to improving local oxygen supply to the wound site, HBOT can also influence cytokine…

View details →DOI: 10.1002/cnr2.70563