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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Chen, Wen, Zheng · 2026 · Shock (Augusta, Ga.)
Sepsis is a clinical syndrome marked by a dysregulated host response to infection, impairing oxygen delivery and utilization and causing organ dysfunction. Hypoxemia, which can cause significant tissue and organ damage, commonly occurs in…
Mod, Keskin, Can et al. · 2026 · International journal of impotence research
This study aimed to compare the effects of absorbable and non-absorbable sutures on postoperative erectile function, ejaculatory function and sexual satisfaction in patients undergoing penile fracture repair. In this single-center…
Fazal, Loya, Muayad et al. · 2026 · American journal of ophthalmology
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of central vision loss worldwide. Emerging evidence suggests that targeting dopaminergic pathways may influence AMD progression. This study evaluates whether levodopa ±…
Eroğlu, Taş, Ekici · 2026 · Zeitschrift fur Orthopadie und Unfallchirurgie
In hemiplegic patients, joint cartilage alterations may arise from impaired balance reactions, decreased selective motor control, abnormal muscle tone, or reduced weight shifting toward the affected limb. This study aimed to investigate…
Seehra, Ellis, Doleman et al. · 2026 · Journal of surgical education
Compare the demographics of UK surgical trainees and Annual Review of Competence Progression (ARCP) panel members to assess proportional representation. Retrospective cross-sectional analysis of national trainee and assessor records, with…
Levine, Lyons, Chatha et al. · 2026 · Surgical laparoscopy, endoscopy & percutaneous techniques
Paraesophageal hernias are a prevalent medical condition often treated with surgical intervention, and decisions regarding hernia sac management are involved. Sac excision during PEH repair has emerged as a viable and safe management…
Dharia, Plietz, Hahn et al. · 2026 · International journal of colorectal disease
The aim of this study was to assess the impact of diversion proctitis (DP) between the first and second surgical stage on pouch outcomes in patients with ulcerative colitis (UC) who underwent three-stage restorative proctocolectomy (RPC)…
Goodman-Williams, Smith, Volz et al. · 2026 · Journal of interpersonal violence
Many sexual assault victims choose not to report their assault to police, and identifying characteristics that predict non-reporting can highlight areas for improvement in the criminal legal system's response to sexual assault. In the…
Zhipeng, Bing, Dongli et al. · 2026 · The American journal of gastroenterology
With the increasing frequency of electrocoagulation hemostasis used in endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD), the incidence of postoperative bleeding is gradually decreasing, while the incidence of post-ESD electrocoagulation syndrome…
Itaya, Sano, Kajiwara et al. · 2026 · BMC pharmacology & toxicology
We previously reported that mirogabalin, a selective voltage-gated calcium channel α2δ1/α2δ2 ligand, increases the proliferative potential of pancreatic cancer. However, the risk of pregabalin, a non-selective…
Wu, Xu · 2026 · Medicine
This study aims to compare the consistency of the Gleason score after radical prostatectomy between cognitive multi-parametric magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI)-guided transperineal ultrasound-guided transperineal prostate biopsy…
Meskó, Davis, Arnocky et al. · 2026 · Archives of sexual behavior
In the context of mating, individuals of the same sex often act as rivals in the pursuit, attraction, and retention of desirable partners. This study explored the relationships between intrasexual competition and various aspects of human…
Katheria, Lakshminrusimha, Morales et al. · 2026 · Pediatric research
We sought to evaluate oxidative changes in premature infants receiving 100% oxygen compared with 30% during deferred cord clamping (DCC). Premature infants born at 22 0/7 to 28 6/7 weeks received DCC in conjunction with either 30% (LO…
Beverstock, Hagan, Fernandes et al. · 2026 · Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association
To assess for differences in congenital diaphragmatic hernia patient characteristics between those requiring single or multiple intubation attempts, and to determine the relationship between number of intubation attempts and time to…
Weil-Lotan, Solnica, Benbenishty et al. · 2026 · Nurse educator
Accurate dosage calculation is vital for patient safety, making effective instructional methods a priority in nursing education. This study investigated whether embedding images of medications or syringes in medication calculation exams…
Shimoyama, Kume, Yamagata et al. · 2026 · PloS one
Investigating the psychological and cognitive mechanisms of eating living beings is important for understanding ethical judgments and decision-making in eating behaviors. For example, the meat paradox describes a conflict about harming…
de Oliveira, Ribeiro, Gil et al. · 2026 · Journal of pregnancy
Pregnancy involves physiological changes that may lead to low back pain (LBP), especially in the third trimester. Excessive gestational weight gain (GWG) has been suggested as a contributing factor, but evidence in low-income populations…
Mirzania, Anari, Emami et al. · 2026 · International journal of breast cancer
Locally advanced breast cancer (LABC) remains a major therapeutic challenge, with neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) serving as a cornerstone of management. However, direct evidence comparing the efficacy of sequential (AC-T) and concurrent…
Wang, Wang, Luo et al. · 2026 · Frontiers in veterinary science
This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of intelligent mosquito surveillance devices implemented in Zhejiang Province and to compare these metrics with those obtained from traditional surveillance methods. Intelligent surveillance…
Zolfaghari, Nouri Habashi, Aghazadeh · 2026 · Veterinary research forum : an international quarterly journal
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complex endocrine disorder. Exercise is one of the interventions that leads to PCOS improvement. This study aimed to investigate the potential of different durations of high-intensity interval training…
Hafizi, Azizi, Mahmoudinia et al. · 2026 · Health science reports
There is evidence of the beneficial effects of acupuncture in the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). This study aimed to compare acupuncture with clomiphene in ovulation induction among infertile women with PCOS. This…
Liu, Zheng, Li et al. · 2026 · Cardiology research
The study aimed to compare the efficacy and safety of simplified single-freezing protocol with achieving -40 °C within 60 s of freezing as the observation index and the conventional time-to-isolation (TTI)-guided double-freezing…
Ferrandon-Berne, Pelletier Visa, Dobija et al. · 2026 · Archives of rehabilitation research and clinical translation
To investigate the relationship between the occurrence of falls and the time taken to perform the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test in a population of patients with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 1A (CMT1A). We conducted a longitudinal,…
Costa, de Oliveira, do Couto et al. · 2026 · Brazilian journal of veterinary medicine
This study determined whether administration of buserelin acetate (BA), a gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist, during timed artificial insemination (TAI) improves pregnancy per AI (P/AI) of dairy cows inseminated with sexed semen. A…
Rawal, Asawa, Das et al. · 2026 · Cureus
Background Gingivitis, a reversible inflammatory condition of the gingiva, is primarily caused by plaque accumulation. Chlorhexidine is the gold standard for plaque control, but it is associated with side effects on prolonged use.…
Zheng, Chen, Sui et al. · 2026 · Drug design, development and therapy
Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is associated with substantial postoperative pain and a high rate of postoperative nausea and vomiting. Tegileridine fumarate, a biased µ-opioid receptor agonist, may offer effective analgesia…
Liu, Yu, Gao et al. · 2026 · Drug design, development and therapy
To compare the analgesic efficacy and safety of deep, superficial and combined deep-superficial erector spinae plane block (ESPB) combined with subanesthetic-dose esketamine in patients undergoing percutaneous kyphoplasty (PKP). A total of…
Mokkongphai, Pattharanitima, Jeerangsapasuk et al. · 2026 · Kidney diseases (Basel, Switzerland)
Intradialytic hypotension (IDH) is a major complication during hemodialysis (HD), leading to arrhythmias and increased mortality. Inaccurate dry weight (DW) adjustment contributes to IDH. Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) is commonly…
Jia, Xu, Xu et al. · 2026 · Frontiers in surgery
The clinical results of a total knee arthroplasty (TKA) without patellar resurfacing for knee osteoarthritis have been reported; however, not regarding comparison patellofemoral joint (PFJ) clinical outcomes using different prosthesis…
Plumarom, Singsuwit, Marsh et al. · 2026 · Bone & joint open
The aim of the study was to assess progression of fracture healing after locking plate osteosynthesis with hybrid fixation compared with non-hybrid fixation in the distal femur, using the modified Radiological Union Scale for Tibia…