Reply to: Bridging predictive algorithms and clinical practice in DBS contact selection

We thank the authors (Weide et al.¹) for their evaluation of our algorithm, which predicts optimal deep-brain stimulation contact points in Parkinson's disease. Their analysis on an independent dataset highlights practical challenges of translating predictive tools into routine clinical use. Here, we clarify key methodological points, discuss the robustness of the algorithm, and emphasize the need for broader validation across diverse clinical centers to fully demonstrate its utility.