Open Question

Is MRI-based prediction of MGMT methylation ever reliable enough for any clinical or trial use, or should the task be retired?

Evidence grade: WEAK — Supported only by weak or preliminary evidence.

Why it matters

MGMT governs temozolomide benefit; a false imaging surrogate could misdirect therapy or stratification, yet the task keeps being re-attempted.

Conflicting evidence

Reported AUCs 0.7-0.9 vs rigorous studies finding no reliable MRI-MGMT correlation and attributing success to leakage.

What would resolve it

Definitive multi-institutional external test with leakage audit and pre-registered analysis; publish a negative/limits result if warranted.

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Curated and maintained by Resonant Labs. Reviewed by Claims are synthesized from the cited literature and graded per the Atlas methodology (about the Atlas). Last updated 2026-07-01.

This is an educational research resource from Resonant Labs, not clinical advice. Evidence grades and controversies are summarized from the literature and may change as the field evolves.