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. 2009 Jan 9;2009:1706.
Ref (type) Population Outcome, Interventions Results and statistical analysis Effect size Favours
Adverse effects

RCT
4-armed trial
229 people with plaque psoriasis involving at least 10% of body surface Accidental injury
13% with alefacept (0.025 mg/kg, 0.075 mg/kg, and 0.0150 mg/kg)
5% with placebo
Absolute numbers not reported

Significance not assessed

RCT
4-armed trial
229 people with plaque psoriasis involving at least 10% of body surface Dizziness
9% with alefacept (0.025 mg/kg, 0.075 mg/kg, and 0.0150 mg/kg)
2% with placebo
Absolute numbers not reported

Significance not assessed

RCT
4-armed trial
229 people with plaque psoriasis involving at least 10% of body surface Nausea
6% with alefacept (0.025 mg/kg, 0.075 mg/kg, and 0.0150 mg/kg)
0% with placebo
Absolute numbers not reported

Significance not assessed

RCT
4-armed trial
229 people with plaque psoriasis involving at least 10% of body surface area Cough
5% with alefacept (0.025 mg/kg, 0.075 mg/kg, and 0.0150 mg/kg)
0% with placebo

Significance not assessed

RCT
3-armed trial
507 people with chronic plaque psoriasis involving a mean 21% of body surface area Headache
19% with alefacept (10 mg and 15 mg)
15% with placebo
Absolute numbers not reported

Significance not assessed

RCT
3-armed trial
507 people with chronic plaque psoriasis involving a mean 21% of body surface area Pruritus
16% with alefacept (10 mg and 15 mg)
10% with placebo
Absolute numbers not reported

Significance not assessed

RCT
3-armed trial
507 people with chronic plaque psoriasis involving a mean 21% of body surface area Infection
16% with alefacept (10 mg and 15 mg)
11% with placebo
Absolute numbers not reported

Significance not assessed