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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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Optimizing Risk Communication for Lynch Syndrome: Results of a Randomized Controlled Trial of Visual Arrays for Genetic Testing.

Keels JN, Babicheva V, McDonald IR et al. · 2026 · Cancers

Background/Objectives : We aimed to test two different visual arrays for helping individuals accurately interpret colorectal cancer risk in Lynch syndrome. We also sought to examine factors associated with intention to share genetic test…

View details →DOI: 10.3390/cancers18091369
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Intravenous tenecteplase is associated with a higher incidence of thrombus movement before endovascular treatment for acute ischemic stroke: a secondary analysis of the AcT randomized controlled trial.

Alhabli I, Ishaque N, Kate M et al. · 2026 · Journal of neurointerventional surgery

Background Thrombus migration can occur in patients receiving IV thrombolysis for acute stroke. This study compared the effects of IV tenecteplase (0.25 mg/kg) versus alteplase (0.9 mg/kg) on thrombus movement in patients undergoing…

View details →DOI: 10.1136/jnis-2025-023336
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Efficacy and safety of morning or evening antihypertensive drug administration on albuminuria in hypertensive patients: an open-label pilot randomized controlled trial.

Trakarnvanich T, Nochaiwong S, Ruengorn C et al. · 2026 · Scientific reports

To date, little is known regarding the treatment effects of different timed-dosing antihypertensive medications among hypertensive patients with albuminuria. We aimed to investigate whether morning or evening dosing of antihypertensive…

View details →DOI: 10.1038/s41598-026-54798-1
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Effects of Synbiotic Supplementation on Blood and Urinary Concentrations of Factors Related to Kidney Stone Formation in Overweight or Obese Patients with Hyperoxaluria: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Maddahi N, Zamani B, Nadjarzadeh A et al. · 2026 · Urology journal

Purpose This study investigated the impact of synbiotics on blood and urinary concentrations of factors related to kidney stone formation in overweight or obese patients with hyperoxaluria. Materials and methods A randomized double-blind…

View details →DOI: 10.22037/uj.v22i.8740
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Rigorous Donor Selection for Fecal Microbiota Transplantation in Active Ulcerative Colitis: Key Lessons From a Randomized Controlled Trial Halted for Futility.

Caenepeel C, Deleu S, Vazquez Castellanos JF et al. · 2025 · Clinical gastroenterology and hepatology : the official clinical practice journal of the American Gastroenterological Association

Background & aims Rigorous donor preselection on microbiota level, strict anaerobic processing, and repeated fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) administration were hypothesized to improve FMT induction of remission in ulcerative…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2024.05.017
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Using Telehealth in End-of-Life Palliative Care: A Multimethod Randomized Controlled Trial.

Sigaard JVA, Spindler H, Joensen EDR et al. · 2026 · Journal of palliative medicine

Background An estimated 4.4 million people in Europe require palliative care annually, a number expected to rise with population aging. Telepalliative care (TPC) has been practiced in various settings over the past two decades. The Telepal…

View details →DOI: 10.1177/10966218261444643
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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. · 2024 · Preprint

Abstract 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: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-4712325/v1
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Effect of Zoledronic Acid on Skeletal Muscle After Bariatric Surgery: A Secondary Analysis From a Randomized Controlled Trial.

Gam S, Hermann AP, Juhl CB et al. · 2026 · Obesity (Silver Spring, Md.)

Objective This study aimed to investigate whether a single infusion of 5 mg zoledronic acid, given before bariatric surgery to prevent bone loss, could also hinder the loss of muscle mass, strength, and physical function. Methods In this…

View details →DOI: 10.1002/oby.70062
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Does Consuming Fresh Ultraviolet Light-Exposed Mushrooms Offset the Seasonal Decline in Serum Total 25OHD in Adults Classified as Overweight and Class I Obese? Results from a Randomized Controlled Trial.

Comboni LM, Glover ES, Napolitano SC et al. · 2026 · Foods (Basel, Switzerland)

We assessed whether consuming UV light-exposed mushrooms (UVMs) would offset the seasonal decline in circulating total 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25OHD), an index of vitamin D status. During late fall and winter, 41 adults (19 M/22 F, age 43 ±…

View details →DOI: 10.3390/foods15091572
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Convalescent plasma therapy for COVID-19 prophylaxis in adults early post-hematopoietic stem cell transplantation: one-year outcomes from a randomized controlled trial.

Cao Y, Li Q, Guo W et al. · 2025 · Frontiers in immunology

To evaluate the efficacy of COVID-19 convalescent plasma (CCP) in preventing SARS-CoV-2 infection in hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) recipients during the early post-transplant period, a single-center, randomized controlled…

View details →DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2025.1626775
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Effects of mindfulness-based stress reduction on levels of depression, anxiety, stress, and hopelessness in parents of children with autism: A randomized controlled trial.

Yurttutan S, Geçkil E · 2026 · Journal of pediatric nursing

Aim This study aimed to evaluate the effects of a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program on depression, anxiety, stress, and hopelessness among parents of children with autism (Autism Spectrum Disorder [ASD]). Method A…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2026.05.008
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Treadmill training with rhythmic auditory cueing and/or visual feedback for persons with Multiple Sclerosis: feasibility and effects on gait parameters in a clinical randomized controlled trial

Kröber P, Wolf F, Saliger J et al. · 2026 · Preprint

Background Gait training incorporating visual feedback or rhythmic auditory cueing has shown promising results in neurological conditions but has rarely been investigated in clinical rehabilitation for persons with Multiple Sclerosis…

View details →DOI: 10.64898/2026.06.18.26356023
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Effects of a game-based learning ıntervention on self-reported learning strategies and professional attitudes in kinesiophobia management education: a parallel-group randomized controlled trial.

Yılmaz NA, Caner İ · 2026 · BMC medical education

Innovative educational strategies are increasingly needed in physiotherapy education to support students' learning and professional development. Game-based learning (GBL) is an interactive, student-centered approach that may enhance…

View details →DOI: 10.1186/s12909-026-09782-8
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Randomized controlled trial of Understanding Social Situations versus problem-solving training in improving social function in people with psychosis.

Fiszdon JM, Wang K, Fulford D et al. · 2026 · Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society : JINS

Objectives Poor social function in people with psychosis has been linked to impairments in social cognition and neurocognition, which in turn have been identified as promising treatment targets. We developed a novel social cognitive…

View details →DOI: 10.1017/s1355617726102070
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Lean Mass Gains, Cardiac Remodeling, and Muscle Oxidative Changes With High-Dose Salbutamol During Resistance Training: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Hostrup M, Jessen S, Tischer SG et al. · 2026 · Scandinavian journal of medicine & science in sports

Misuse of beta 2 -agonists to promote leanness is increasingly reported among young men undertaking resistance training. However, preclinical models demonstrate adverse cardiac remodeling with high-dose beta 2 -agonist. We investigated…

View details →DOI: 10.1111/sms.70302
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Congestive heart failure in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome: a secondary analysis of large randomized controlled trials.

Gkirgkiris K, Charalampaki E, Margioula E et al. · 2026 · Anaesthesia, critical care & pain medicine

Background stive heart failure may coexist and aggravate the non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Yet, patients with congestive heart failure are likely under-represented in ARDS trials. We aimed…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.accpm.2026.101818
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The Effect of a Mobile Game Developed for Children with Familial Mediterranean Fever on Disease Management and Quality of Life: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Kaş Alay G, Mutlu B · 2026 · Games for health journal

Objective To determine the effect of training children with familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) using a mobile game (MG) or training booklet (TB) on self-efficacy, symptom management, and quality of life (HRQoL) compared with a control…

View details →DOI: 10.1177/2161783x251414694
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Optimal Site of Tactile Stimulation during Initial Steps of Neonatal Resuscitation: A Three-Arm Randomized Controlled Trial.

Kolachena V, Priyadarshi M, Singh P et al. · 2026 · Resuscitation

The optimum site of tactile stimulation (TS) during initial steps of neonatal resuscitation in the delivery room (DR) is not well-established. To compare the impact of three different sites of TS (back rub, trunk rub, and sole rub) on…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.resuscitation.2026.111190
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Effect of a goal-directed sedation nursing intervention bundle on comfort and compliance in children undergoing bronchoalveolar lavage under topical anesthesia with procedural sedation: a randomized controlled trial.

Luo X, Zhang H · 2026 · Frontiers in medicine

Objective To assess the impacts of goal-directed sedation nursing intervention on comfort and compliance in children undergoing bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) under topical anesthesia with procedural sedation. Methods A total of 168 children…

View details →DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2026.1852309
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Fibular allograft augmentation shows potential benefits in treating medial column comminuted proximal humeral fractures with osteoporosis: a secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial.

Chai Y, Shi T, Jiang H et al. · 2026 · Journal of orthopaedics and traumatology : official journal of the Italian Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology

Background Fibular allograft (FA) augmentation is proposed to address the lack of medial column support in plate-fixed proximal humeral fractures; however, the role of FA augmentation in these fractures remains inadequately elucidated. Our…

View details →DOI: 10.1186/s10195-026-00934-6
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A community-based exercise intervention to reduce functional risk factors for injury among stroke survivors in South Korea: a pilot randomized controlled trial.

Kang D, Eun SD, Park J · 2026 · Scientific reports

Stroke survivors living in the community often experience persistent impairments in muscle strength, balance, mobility, and cardiorespiratory fitness after hospital discharge, which increase vulnerability during daily activities. This…

View details →DOI: 10.1038/s41598-026-50927-y
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The John Charnley Award: A Randomized Controlled Trial of Dual Mobility and Single Bearings for Patients at High Risk of Dislocation Following Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty.

Potluri AS, Yadav AS, Weintraub MT et al. · 2026 · The Journal of arthroplasty

Introduction This multicenter randomized controlled trial (RCT) sought to determine if dual-mobility bearings (DM) reduce dislocations in patients at high-risk for instability undergoing primary total hip arthroplasty (THA) compared to…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2026.06.018
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Comparison of esketamine combined with dexmedetomidine versus propofol combined with midazolam on drug-induced sleep endoscopy: a randomized controlled trial.

Jiang Y, Wang Z, Wen H et al. · 2026 · BMC anesthesiology

Background Drug-induced sleep endoscopy (DISE) is widely used to evaluate upper airway obstruction in patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS). We aimed to compare the sedative efficacy and safety of esketamine combined with…

View details →DOI: 10.1186/s12871-026-03987-6
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The impact of vision care program on the mental health of migrant children in Eastern China: evidence from a cluster-randomized controlled trial.

Wang Y, Li C, Zhang H et al. · 2026 · International journal for equity in health

BACKGROUND: Vision impairment is common among children and is known to affect learning, but its impact on children’s mental health has received less attention, especially in low- and middle-income countries. This study aims to focus on a…

View details →DOI: 10.1186/s12939-026-02854-7
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The effect of empagliflozin on inflammation and oxidative stress in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention, a randomized controlled trial.

Darroudi S, Ghazaee H, Babaei N et al. · 2026 · Scientific reports

Empagliflozin, a sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitor, has demonstrated cardioprotective effects beyond glycemic control. Empagliflozin has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects in long-term administration; however, current…

View details →DOI: 10.1038/s41598-026-44492-7
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Novel use of intrauterine instillation of Hyaluronan enriched media on clinical outcomes of intrauterine insemination treatment: a pilot randomized controlled trial.

Yadav D, Ghuman NK, Kathuria P et al. · 2026 · European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology

Objective To study the effect of intrauterine instillation of Hyaluronan enriched media on reproductive outcomes of intrauterine insemination treatment. Design and participants 100 couples with unexplained infertility were approached and…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2026.115100
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Efficacy and Safety of PHPV Fusion Factor Vaginal Gel (PHPV®) in Clearing Cervical Persistent High-Risk Human Papillomavirus Infection: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial.

Yan L, Yin H, Shi L et al. · 2026 · Drug design, development and therapy

Purpose To evaluate the efficacy and safety of PHPV in the treatment of persistent high-risk papillomavirus (hrHPV) infection of the cervix. Patients and methods A randomized controlled trial (RCT) was conducted on patients with persistent…

View details →DOI: 10.2147/dddt.s542859
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A Telerehabilitation-Based Fine Motor Training Program for Children with Inattentive ADHD: Randomized Controlled Trial.

Zhu F, Sun Y, Kuang D et al. · 2026 · Journal of medical Internet research

Background Children with inattentive attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often present with impairments in executive functions and fine motor skills in addition to core inattentive symptoms. However, evidence remains limited…

View details →DOI: 10.2196/97365