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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

[The challenge of delabeling antibiotic allergy in Colombian children: do parents trust the negative result of the drug provocation test with the implicated antibiotic?]

Rincón-González AM, Galeano-Tamayo DC, Zuluaga LSD · 2025 · Revista alergia Mexico (Tecamachalco, Puebla, Mexico : 1993)

Objective To explore the factors associated with the use of the antibiotic implicated in an adverse reaction following a negative challenge test in pediatric patients in a clinical allergology service of a health institution in Medellin.…

View details →DOI: 10.29262/ram.v72i3.1465
Failed Experiment ReportMedicine

Industry promotion of oncology drugs with accelerated approval that failed confirmatory trials.

Mooghali M, Ramachandran R, Mohammad A et al. · 2026 · Journal of the National Cancer Institute

Industry payments to physician's influence prescribing, raising concern for drugs granted accelerated approval that failed confirmatory studies. We measured industry payments for oncology drugs granted accelerated approval before and after…

View details →DOI: 10.1093/jnci/djaf241
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Cervical length and fetal fibronectin for the identification of true spontaneous onset of labor.

Warintaksa P, Youkhong C, Trikasemmart M et al. · 2026 · The journal of maternal-fetal & neonatal medicine : the official journal of the European Association of Perinatal Medicine, the Federation of Asia and Oceania Perinatal Societies, the International Society of Perinatal Obstetricians

Introduction True labor is characterized by regular uterine contractions and cervical changes. However, the precise diagnosis of the "onset" of true labor is challenging, as the examination of cervical changes requires multiple timepoints,…

View details →DOI: 10.1080/14767058.2026.2670757
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Suspicious bands in serum and urine protein immunofixation electrophoresis tests in patients with and without a history of monoclonal gammopathies: a retrospective database study.

Dincer M, Aydin O, Karakus V et al. · 2026 · Laboratory medicine

Introduction Electrophoresis tests are reported as negative, positive, or-rarely-as suspicious for monoclonal band (SfMB). This study aimed to determine the fate of patients with SfMB findings in long-term follow-up. Methods Patients with…

View details →DOI: 10.1093/labmed/lmag013
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Circulating Tumor High Risk HPV DNA as the HPV-Specific Test in Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma Patients.

Hidalgo CM, Yin LX, Bogan AW et al. · 2026 · Head and neck pathology

Purpose The uses for circulating tumor high risk human papillomavirus DNA (ctHPVDNA) in the diagnostic work-up and treatment of HPV-associated oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (HPV( +)OPSCC) patients are actively being investigated.…

View details →DOI: 10.1007/s12105-026-01911-5
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Stage IV Rectal Adenocarcinoma After Negative Multitarget Stool DNA-Fecal Immunochemical Test in a Symptomatic Patient: Misapplication of a Screening Test in a Diagnostic Context.

Omari Y, Nohomovich B, Sallam D et al. · 2026 · Cureus

Multitarget stool DNA-fecal immunochemical testing (mt-sDNA-FIT) is validated for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening in asymptomatic, average-risk adults. However, its application in symptomatic patients represents a misuse of a screening…

View details →DOI: 10.7759/cureus.110890
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Comparative analysis of third-generation dual-energy CT and IVUS for in-stent restenosis detection.

Eldeeb MEA, Mostafa MA, Nagiub TA et al. · 2025 · BMC cardiovascular disorders

Purpose Prior studies have assessed in-stent diameter restenosis (ISDR) in coronary arteries using 64-slice multidetector computed tomography coronary angiography (MDCT-CA) compared to invasive coronary angiography (ICA), which is the gold…

View details →DOI: 10.1186/s12872-025-04836-z
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Cardiac Channelopathies in the Pediatric Patient: Long QT Syndrome.

Follansbee CW, Landstrom AP, Aziz PF · 2025 · Cardiac electrophysiology clinics

Congenital long QT syndrome is the most common inherited arrhythmia syndrome and is characterized by prolongation of the QT interval in the absence of structural heart disease or external factors. Disease will often manifest during…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.ccep.2025.07.011
Abandoned HypothesisOpen accessMedicine

When Premedication Fails: Anaphylaxis to Iodinated Contrast Media in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab Despite Premedication.

Trinh AT, McMurray JC, Pittman LM et al. · 2025 · JACC. Case reports

Background IgE-mediated anaphylaxis to iodinated contrast media (ICM) is rare but potentially life threatening. Unlike non-IgE-mediated reactions, cases are often resistant to corticosteroid and antihistamine premedication. Case summary A…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.jaccas.2025.104123
Methods Dead-EndOpen accessMedicine

Methacholine Challenge Test

Sayeedi I, Goldin J, Widrich J · 2026

The methacholine challenge test is a bronchoprovocation test used to assess airway hyperresponsiveness and aid in the diagnosis of asthma. Methacholine, a derivative of acetylcholine, directly stimulates airway smooth muscle receptors,…

Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Utility and clinical relevance of multiplex PCR panels for diagnosis of central nervous system infections.

Gürler M, Karaoğlu Ç, Yurtcu EE et al. · 2026 · The Indian journal of medical research

Background and objectives Multiplex molecular panels for meningitis and encephalitis (M&E) allow rapid detection of multiple pathogens directly from cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) samples. Although their use is expanding, real-world data on…

View details →DOI: 10.25259/ijmr_2107_2025
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Clinical predictors of enzyme immunoassay accuracy in Clostridioides difficile infection: the impact of immune status and infection predisposing factors.

Duan S, Lv T, Zheng L et al. · 2026 · BMC infectious diseases

BACKGROUND: Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) is a major cause of healthcare-associated diarrhea, with increasing prevalence in China and the Asia-Pacific region. Despite its limited sensitivity, the enzyme immunoassay (EIA) is…

View details →DOI: 10.1186/s12879-026-13252-3
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP): An Orthoptic Assessment.

Burdon D, Mullin S, Harris C · 2026 · The British and Irish orthoptic journal

Aim Progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) is an atypical Parkinsonian disorder which, like other atypical Parkinsonian disorders, displays neurological motor and oculomotor signs at different stages along the disease course. The overlap in…

View details →DOI: 10.22599/bioj.505
Failed Experiment ReportOpen accessMedicine

Spinal Tuberculosis Diagnosed by Metagenomics Capture (MetaCAP) in a Patient Undergoing Maintenance Hemodialysis: A Case Report.

Song M, Zhang Z, Huang H et al. · 2026 · The American journal of case reports

BACKGROUND Spinal tuberculosis is difficult to diagnose in patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) because of immunosuppression, atypical clinical manifestations, and the limited sensitivity of conventional microbiological…

View details →DOI: 10.12659/ajcr.951840
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

A case of mosaic trisomy 17 with inconsistent findings between noninvasive prenatal testing and genetic amniocentesis.

Jo HC, Park JE, Baek JC et al. · 2025 · Taiwanese journal of obstetrics & gynecology

Objective To report a case of mosaic trisomy 17 with inconsistent findings between noninvasive prenatal testing (NIPT) and genetic amniocentesis. Case report A 34-year-old primigravid woman presented for antenatal care at 9 weeks of…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.tjog.2024.10.024
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Quality assessment of routine antenatal care services provided at a primary healthcare facility in a rural area of Delhi, India: A record-based study.

Kataria P, Upadhyay MK, Arya K et al. · 2025 · Journal of family medicine and primary care

Background Antenatal care (ANC) can be defined as the care provided by skilled health-care professionals to pregnant women in order to ensure the best health outcomes. Good quality routine antenatal care forms the foundation of positive…

View details →DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1940_24
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Factors Affecting Quality Control (QC) Failure Rates in Somatic Breast Cancer (BRCA) Gene Testing in Castrate Resistant Prostate Cancer: Experiences From an Australian Cancer Care Centre.

O'Leary C, Yoong E, Matsika A et al. · 2025 · Asia-Pacific journal of clinical oncology

Aims Castrate-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC) is a common malignancy with poor prognostic outcomes. Breast cancer (BRCA) genes 1 and 2 mutations occur in prostate cancers and confer poorer prognoses. Somatic BRCA testing can lead to…

View details →DOI: 10.1111/ajco.70011
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

The use of a urine lipoarabinomannan test in clinical decision-making regarding empiric tuberculosis treatment among HIV-positive patients suspected to have tuberculosis.

Makgoka TR, De Villiers M, Van Zyl DG · 2025 · South African medical journal = Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir geneeskunde

Background Tuberculosis (TB) is a major contributor to mortality among patients affected by HIV. TB diagnosis can be challenging, especially in those who are severely ill and unable to produce sputum. Urine lipoarabinomannan (LAM) is a…

View details →DOI: 10.7196/samj.2025.v115i2.2143
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Application of Diagnostic Stewardship to Fungal Polymerase Chain Reaction: Low Yield of Follow-up Testing on Plasma and Bronchoalveolar Lavage After a Negative Result.

Wang T, Park B, Anderson G et al. · 2024 · Clinical infectious diseases : an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America

Background Early diagnosis of invasive fungal disease is essential for optimizing management. Although the clinical utility of fungal polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing on plasma and bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) has been established,…

View details →DOI: 10.1093/cid/ciae382
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Combination of bacteriophage and antibiofilm compounds from phyllosphere bacteria as a comprehensive strategy for aquaculture and food pathogen control.

May J, Waturangi DE, Tan WA et al. · 2026 · Scientific reports

Biofilm-forming bacteria, such as Bacillus cereus and Vibrio harveyi are major contributors to food contamination and problems in aquaculture. This study aimed to evaluate the antibiofilm compounds of the phyllosphere bacterial…

View details →DOI: 10.1038/s41598-026-34989-6
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Is it necessary for patients with a positive urine culture to achieve a negative result after antimicrobial treatment before undergoing percutaneous nephrolithotomy?

Zheng J, Guo Q, Yue G et al. · 2025 · World journal of urology

Objective There is ongoing debate regarding whether patients with a positive urine culture (UC) need to wait for the culture to turn negative following antimicrobial treatment before undergoing percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL). This…

View details →DOI: 10.1007/s00345-025-05484-w
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Association between sleep disturbances and gray matter volume in individuals at clinical high-risk for psychosis and healthy controls: A longitudinal MRI study (NAPLS-3).

Wezenberg BN, Koster M, van Wingen G et al. · 2025 · Schizophrenia research

Objective Sleep disturbances and brain alterations are common in psychotic disorders and individuals at clinical high risk for psychosis (CHR-P). It remains unclear whether gray matter volume changes are inherent to psychosis or partly…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.schres.2025.09.010
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Characteristics of healthcare workers and health facilities associated with inaccurate recording of malaria rapid diagnostic test results: a multi-country study.

Atobatele S, Mpimbaza A, Ngufor C et al. · 2025 · Malaria journal

Background Malaria rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) have improved case management and surveillance across sub-Saharan Africa by reducing presumptive treatment and enhancing diagnostic specificity. However, healthcare workers' (HCWs) concerns…

View details →DOI: 10.1186/s12936-025-05674-2