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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

Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG to Reduce Necrotising Enterocolitis, Sepsis, and Mortality in Very Low Birth Weight Infants: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Shah S, Kaul A, Pandey P et al. · 2026 · Indian pediatrics

Objectives To evaluate the efficacy of oral Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG) in reducing neonatal enterocolitis (NEC), sepsis and mortality in very low birth weight (VLBW) infants. Methods This open-label randomized controlled trial…

View details →DOI: 10.1007/s13312-025-00252-w
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Effect of HEPA filtration air purifiers on cognitive function from a secondary outcome analysis of a pragmatic randomized crossover trial.

Pellegrino N, Eliasziw M, Fortinsky R et al. · 2026 · Scientific reports

Exposure to particulate matter is associated with adverse health outcomes such as cardiovascular and neurological diseases. However, there are few intervention studies that have examined short-term changes in air particulate exposure and…

View details →DOI: 10.1038/s41598-026-48063-8
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

The Effect of Coach's Drawing and Visuospatial Abilities on Visual Attention and Soccer Tactics Memorization: An Eye-Tracking Study.

Tlili S, Ben Mahfoudh H, Zoudji B · 2025 · Perceptual and motor skills

Generated drawing is a specific instructional approach that has been investigated in academic settings. However, in sports, tactical drawings are often presented based more on coaches' preferences than on empirical evidence. This study…

View details →DOI: 10.1177/00315125251391658
Failed Experiment ReportMedicine

Efficacy and safety of adjunctive treatment with the fatty acid amide hydrolase inhibitor JNJ-42165279 in participants with major depressive disorder with anxious distress: A double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomised study.

Schmidt ME, Gargano C, Zhou X et al. · 2026 · European neuropsychopharmacology : the journal of the European College of Neuropsychopharmacology

JNJ-42165279 is a potent, selective inhibitor of fatty acid amide hydrolase (FAAH), the enzyme responsible for degradation of the endocannabinoid N-arachidonoylethanolamide (anandamide), which plays a role in regulation of fear and anxiety…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.euroneuro.2026.112771
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Real world experience of intraoperative radiation therapy (IORT) during lumpectomy for early-stage breast cancer: retrospective data from a single large institutional observational study.

Scherer C, Fung V, Anzellini D et al. · 2026 · Breast cancer (Tokyo, Japan)

Background We report outcomes of patients who received intraoperative radiation therapy (IORT) using 50 kV after lumpectomy and sentinel lymph node biopsy. Methods Women with age > 45 and post-menopausal status, localized, unifocal,…

View details →DOI: 10.1007/s12282-026-01824-9
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Retrospective Analysis of Intervention Effectiveness in Preventing Glaucoma Blindness in a Tertiary Care Setting.

Kanthar T, Vatcharavongvan P, Prasert V · 2025 · Journal of evaluation in clinical practice

Rationale The global prevalence rate of glaucoma blindness is extremely high and is a leading cause of irreversible blindness. Despite many advancements in treatment, evaluating glaucoma blindness remains challenging due to the long time…

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Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Dual Antiplatelet Therapy beyond 1 Year after a Myocardial Infarction Compared with Low-Dose Aspirin Alone: A 3-Year Follow-Up Cohort Study Within the French SNDS Nationwide Claims Database.

Blin P, Danchin N, Benichou J et al. · 2026 · American journal of cardiovascular drugs : drugs, devices, and other interventions

Introduction Antiplatelet therapy with low-dose aspirin, alone or as dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) with a P2Y 12 inhibitor, is used in secondary prevention following myocardial infarction (MI). However, the optimal duration of DAPT is…

View details →DOI: 10.1007/s40256-025-00782-5
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

[Analysis of the reimbursement times of antitumor drugs in Italy in relation to the clinical benefit expressed by the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO-MCBS)].

Romagnoli A, Marcellusi A, Lasala R · 2025 · Recenti progressi in medicina

Introduction Rapid access to safe and effective oncological therapies is crucial. In recent years, many expensive drugs have been commercialized, making it essential to prioritize those with significant clinical benefits. For this purpose,…

View details →DOI: 10.1701/4518.45175
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Propensity score-matched evaluation of prophylactic hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy in geriatric patients with locally advanced colorectal cancer: safety and survival benefits.

Yang M, Yang S, Zhang W et al. · 2026 · BMC cancer

AIM: The role of prophylactic hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) in elderly patients with locally advanced colorectal cancer (LACRC) remains controversial. This study aimed to evaluate the perioperative safety and survival…

View details →DOI: 10.1186/s12885-026-16073-4
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Computer-aided polyp detection multicenter international randomized controlled study with a focus on community clinics: Geriatric Assessment-Driven Intervention clinical trial.

Leggett CL, Plowman RS, Surace L et al. · 2026 · Gastrointestinal endoscopy

Background and aims Computer-aided polyp detection (CADe) systems can enhance polyp detection, although their performance has largely been evaluated at academic rather than community practices. This randomized controlled trial evaluated…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2025.12.290
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Remedial angioplasty or stenting in acute basilar artery occlusion: post hoc analysis of ATTENTION trial.

Guo Z, Liu X, Yu S et al. · 2025 · Journal of neurointerventional surgery

Background and purpose While endovascular therapy (EVT) is established for acute basilar artery occlusion (BAO), the clinical value of remedial angioplasty or stenting (RAS) is debated. This study investigated the efficacy and safety of…

View details →DOI: 10.1136/jnis-2025-024443
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Effect of methylprednisolone in cervical spinal cord injury stratified by injury severity: analysis in 908 patients.

Mimura T, Moghaddamjou A, Badhiwala JH et al. · 2026 · Spinal cord

Study design Cohort study. Objectives Although the effectiveness of methylprednisolone sodium succinate (MPSS) in spinal cord injury (SCI) is controversial, it is hypothesized that the effectiveness and safety profile of MPSS may vary in…

View details →DOI: 10.1038/s41393-025-01163-0
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Therapy for Advanced, Unresectable Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Series of Patient-level Meta-analyses From Phase III Trials.

Beshr MS, Shembesh RH, Nounou MV et al. · 2026 · Clinical oncology (Royal College of Radiologists (Great Britain))

Aim This study reconstructed patient-level data to provide updated evidence on survival outcomes across PD-L1 expression subgroups. Materials and methods A systematic search was conducted on March 2, 2025, using PubMed, Embase, Web of…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.clon.2026.104032
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Effect of vaginal estrogen supplementation for luteal phase support in the GnRH antagonist protocol on pregnancy outcomes for IVF/ICSI cycles: a randomized controlled trial.

Yang X, Zhu L, Chen R et al. · 2026 · Human reproduction open

Study question Does adding vaginal estradiol to standard progesterone luteal phase support improve ongoing pregnancy rates in normal-responder IVF/ICSI patients undergoing GnRH antagonist cycles? Summary answer The addition of vaginal…

View details →DOI: 10.1093/hropen/hoag042
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Energy restriction and iron supplementation improve iron status in women with obesity regardless of red meat consumption: a randomized controlled trial.

Ortiz-Gutiérrez S, Serralde-Zúñiga AE, González-Salazar LE et al. · 2026 · Scientific reports

Iron deficiency without anemia (IDNA) may be linked to obesity-related inflammation. Weight reduction and heme-iron intake from red meat are proposed to improve iron status. This randomized controlled trial (NCT06104800) assessed the…

View details →DOI: 10.1038/s41598-026-53056-8
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Leptomeningeal carcinomatosis in gastric cancer: a single-center retrospective analysis of 86 cases.

Byun SH, Kim TS, Ahn S et al. · 2026 · Gastric cancer : official journal of the International Gastric Cancer Association and the Japanese Gastric Cancer Association

Background Leptomeningeal carcinomatosis (LMC) is a rare but highly lethal manifestation of gastric cancer. We sought to describe its clinical features and define prognostic factors in a large single-center cohort. Methods We…

View details →DOI: 10.1007/s10120-025-01699-3
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Evaluation of betaxolol in improving the glasgow outcome scale extended (GOSE) of the acute phase of patients with mild to moderate Traumatic Brain Injury: a double blinded randomized clinical trial.

Zeynodini Meimand H, Anbarloui MR, Eslamian M et al. · 2025 · Neurological research

Background Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the most important causes of morbidity and mortality. It is important to have an effective treatment that can improve the quality of life and cognitive functions of these patients.…

View details →DOI: 10.1080/01616412.2025.2578346
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Dose-Response Relationships of Tea, Coffee, and Alcohol Consumption With Cognitive Function in Middle-Aged and Older Adults: Analysis Based on the China Health and Nutrition Survey (CHNS).

Zeng Z, Ye X, He H et al. · 2025 · Journal of applied gerontology : the official journal of the Southern Gerontological Society

This study examined the associations of tea, coffee, and alcohol consumption with cognitive function in Chinese adults aged ≥45 years ( n = 1326), using data from the China Health and Nutrition Survey (1997-2006). Multiple linear…

View details →DOI: 10.1177/07334648251395359
Negative / Null Result Report

Adjuvant transarterial chemoembolization for solitary large hepatocellular carcinoma by microvascular invasion and/or satellite lesion burden:A Multi-Center Retrospective Study

Chen C, Tao Q, Lu C et al. · 2025 · Preprint

Abstract Background: Adjuvant therapy for solitary large hepatocellular carcinoma (SLHCC) remained unclear. Methods: 1292 SLHCC patients treated with hepatectomy between January 2010 and December 2020 were included in this retrospective…

View details →DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-7792877/v1
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Outcomes and Complications of Pars Plana Vitrectomy for Nonclearing Vitreous Hemorrhage Without Tractional Elements.

Muste JC, Schulgit MJ, Perkins S et al. · 2026 · Ophthalmology. Retina

Objective To evaluate outcomes and complications of pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) for nonclearing vitreous hemorrhage (NCVH) secondary to proliferative diabetic retinopathy (DR) in the small-gauge, anti-VEGF era. Design Retrospective…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.oret.2026.01.013
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Computer-Assisted Versus Freehand Surgery in Oncological Margins Control for Oral Squamous Cell Carcinomas: A Retrospective Case-Control Clinical Study.

Marzi Manfroni A, Scaccini OP, Ceccariglia F et al. · 2026 · Head & neck

Background Margin control is a crucial prognostic factor in head and neck oncological surgery. This retrospective case-control study aims to assess the superiority of computer-assisted surgery compared to traditional surgery in achieving…

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Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Soluble neprilysin and the translational continuum in cardio-oncology.

Camilli M, Abbate A · 2026 · Cardio-oncology (London, England)

In cardio-oncology, the gap between mechanistic studies and pharmacological trials impedes the delineation of effective cardioprotective strategies. The angiotensin-receptor/neprilysin inhibitor (ARNI) have shown beneficial effects in…

View details →DOI: 10.1186/s40959-025-00423-5
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Longitudinal Estimation of Adequate Physical Activity Levels to Reduce the Risk of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias in Older Adults With Mild Cognitive Impairment.

Lee J, Kim J, Lee K · 2026 · Journal of physical activity & health

Background Although previous studies have identified a positive relationship between physical activity (PA) participation and cognitive function in older adults, further research is needed to determine the level of PA necessary to…

View details →DOI: 10.1123/jpah.2025-0355
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Assessing yield and impact of 5-day versus 10-day incubation time in suspected prosthetic joint infection: a prospective laboratory study.

Jordan V, Davis JS, Naqvi S · 2026 · Pathology

Optimising laboratory processes is paramount in differentiating prosthetic joint infection (PJI) from non-infectious causes of joint dysfunction. However, the optimal duration of incubation of PJI samples remains unclear in the modern…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.pathol.2025.07.004
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Recurrence patterns and adjuvant therapy strategies in patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma who achieved pathological complete response after neoadjuvant immunochemotherapy: A high-volume retrospective study.

Zhu J, Ma Y, Xiong Y et al. · 2026 · European journal of surgical oncology : the journal of the European Society of Surgical Oncology and the British Association of Surgical Oncology

Background Studies investigating recurrence patterns and adjuvant therapy strategies in patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) who achieve pathological complete response (pCR) following neoadjuvant immunochemotherapy…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2025.111360