What is the suggested sequence of publication between a manuscript and a clinical study report summary?

The recommended sequence for publication is for the manuscript to be published first. This approach is often suggested because the manuscript typically contains a more comprehensive and detailed analysis of the clinical study's findings, methodologies, and implications, written in a narrative format, which is essential for the scientific community's understanding. Publishing the manuscript first allows for thorough peer review, discussion, and validation of the research before disseminating a summary in the clinical study report.

The manuscript serves to contextualize the study's outcomes and can provide a deeper insight into the significance of the findings that may not be as fully captured in a summary. This sequence helps ensure that the key details and interpretations communicated in the manuscript are established and accepted within the scientific community before presenting a condensed version in the form of a clinical study report summary.